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Sallydaisy
05-11-2016, 14:35
:gold:
Andy Murray - World #1.
Milos Raonic was unable to play the Semi-Final, giving Andy a walkover into the Final.
Therefore, Mr Murray will be #1 player in the ATP rankings on Monday 7th November 2016.
Not perhaps the way Andy might have wanted things to happen today ... but he now has a day to rest before playing in the Final and a chance to add a few more points!!!
:dance:
hfwardhouse
05-11-2016, 14:40
:yahoo:
MurrayAOne
05-11-2016, 14:42
Cooooooome oooooooon!!!!!!!! Murray A One. Exactly. ☺☺☺
What????????
We'll take it!!
Though very sad for Milos.
Huge congratulations to our man!
MurrayAOne
05-11-2016, 14:51
Number I!!! Come oooooooon!!!!!!!! ☺☺☺☺
Sallydaisy
05-11-2016, 14:52
Andy Rules:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CwgZrfjXcAA93u4.jpg
Nial Smith @NialSmith (https://twitter.com/NialSmith) 6m6 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/NialSmith/status/794913657352286209) The King is dead… long live the King. #AndyMurray (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AndyMurray?src=hash) #NovakDjokovic (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NovakDjokovic?src=hash) #BNPPM (https://twitter.com/hashtag/BNPPM?src=hash) #ParisMasters (https://twitter.com/hashtag/ParisMasters?src=hash)
was watching isners post match interview and he was talking about playing andy tomorrow, I was thinking shut upidiot don't jinx it. then they cut back to sky and they are talking about isners chance against andy tomorrow .... blood starting to boil think to my self whats wrong with these people. was totally gobsmacked when they said raonic withdrew
goldfish
05-11-2016, 14:55
So so excited for Andy. No matter how long he can stay there, Andy has reached the pinnacle. Will always know that at a certain point in his life, he is the best player on the planet. Wow :yahoo::dance::boogie::thumbup::bravo::party::clap :
Yellowlivi
05-11-2016, 15:01
Wow. Wow. Congratulations Andy!!! World number one!! I couldn't be happier for him. A long time coming and although he didn't play the last match, it is so so well deserved. :party::yahoo::yahoo:
RoastLamb
05-11-2016, 15:04
FANTASTIC!!! Best in the world! Wow! :bravo::party::jitterbug::band::gold:
:gold: What an amazing achievement! Brilliant Andy very well done for all your hard work. You so deserve this. I have always said that you were the best player in the world and predicted many years ago that you would one day be world number 1. Many congratulations I'm really proud to be an Andy Murray fan and follow closely all that you do.
Golden Lady
05-11-2016, 15:28
I'm so happy!!!! Andy Murray you are amazing, you've taken some hard knocks, you kept on going, getting better and better. Now it's your time!!!!!!
So proud to have followed Andy's journey all these years- what a fantastic day!!!!!:gold::gold::gold:
Rosalind
05-11-2016, 15:37
wonderful. I am all dressed up with Ghent scarf and my new Andy hat and ... no match to watch! Bit of a weird turn of events but amazing and love the Nial Smith poster. 1176 Not sure if it's going to upload here though.
:gold:
Under Armour holding a coronation for Andy.
http://i68.tinypic.com/ivx01u.png
From the ATP site:
'Murray will receive the No. 1 trophy during the Official Launch of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the Cutty Sark, the 19th century tea clipper ship, in London on 10 November.'
Looking forward to that!
Love the Nial Smith poster!
Some player congratulatory tweets.
Petra Kvitova @Petra_Kvitova
Congratulations @andy_murray on No.1! You worked so hard to get there the looong way. You are a true inspiration!
andyroddick @andyroddick
Congrats to @andy_murray on being the new world number 1! Much deserved accomplishment for him, and glad he got there. Long time coming !
Magnus Norman @normansweden
Our sport has a new number 1. Huge congrats to @andy_murray and his team�� #number1
Michael Russell @MRusselltennis
Congratulations @andy_murray on attaining ☝ #perserverance @ATPWorldTour
Katie Swan @Katieswan99
Congratulations on officially being the best in the world @andy_murray #unreal #1 #alwaysknewit ��
Thomas Johansson @tompatennis
Big congrats to @andy_murray and his team for reaching world number 1! Huge effort and well deserved!
Daria Gavrilova @Daria_gav
Andy Murray!!!! Yesss! N1
Elena Vesnina @EVesnina001
Congratulations to @andy_murray Well deserved!��1️⃣��
Heather Watson @HeatherWatson92
Andy freakin Murray!!! It's about damn time... �� World #1 babyyy ����☝��#oosh
Nicholas Kyrgios @NickKyrgios
@andy_murray u the man
Caroline Wozniacki @CaroWozniacki
Congrats to @andy_murray for becoming the new world no 1! It's been a long time coming, so well deserved!!
Andreas Beck @andi_beck
Congratulations to @andy_murray to become the new world No. 1 ���� #ATPWorldTour
I actually had a tear in my eye reading those tweets! It really couldn't be more well deserved.
I remember when the 18 year old Andy, at his first Wimbledon, defeated Steps, then ranked hundreds of places above him. He won me over that day and from then I have never deserted him...have supported him all the way. Such a joy to see him reach the pinnacle of his career now. This is a great moment for Andy, for us fans and for the sport of tennis. Never have we had such an era of tennis and are very unlikely to witness it again...that's been said many times but so so true. I relish and treasure every moment.
I actually had a tear in my eye reading those tweets! It really couldn't be more well deserved.
Same!!
What a great year for the Murrays and British tennis - both boys having made number 1! Not forgetting Jo Konta getting into the top ten from a ranking of 100+ last year.
I can tell everyone where I was when Andy finally reached the pinnacle of his sport...
Having a kip.
Andy with the jokes unless Dumusois is umpiring. :nailbiter: ;)
Annabel Croft @Annabel_Croft
Packed Press conference in stitches when @andy_murray reveals that if he gets defaulted tomorrow he will lose all points so best behaviour!
tennis890
05-11-2016, 16:25
Absolutely amazing news! As soon as I got the notification through I was straight on the phone to my brother to tell him. He couldn't believe it! I'm so so proud and so so happy. It really is a great sight seeing our Mr Murray up there at number 1 where he belongs :dance:
The Nial Smith image is brilliant!
Cannot stop smiling! :yahoo:
Amazing achievement by Andy to be world number 1 - what an accomplishment! He will undoubtedly be thrilled about this. Also his family, team - and fans around the world too. Richly deserved.
I would think that this is another piece to fall into place in terms of further cementing his place as one of the very best to have played the game. He now has another nice thing to focus on - win some slam titles whilst world number 1. No-one would deserve an Australian Open title or three more than him, for starters. A French Open title would also be amazing - a career slam perhaps the icing on the cake!
Not fussed at all about the walkover match today. Number 1 ranking can never be about just 1 match. The best things about the day off today is that it will give Andy valuable rest time for the final - plus one less match to play prior to the world tour finals.
I think it has to be worth mentioning that Djokovic's drop in form has to be one of the major turnarounds of the season. I doubt I was alone in thinking that when he won the French Open he was on course to clean up most titles like he did last year. Great that Andy was so well-placed to take advantage.
Also for once Andy hasn't achieved a milestone that has been a 60, 70 year drought for British men's tennis. He has achieved something that no British play has ever done before. Amazing.
His win-loss record since Rome was befitting of a world number one. He has a golden opportunity to kick on from here and further add to his already-remarkable success. Hopefully he can do that.
Fantastic and deserved from Andy!! It is a shame that there wasn't the excitement of a match to win it but it doesn't deflect from the achievement at all. He has absolutely earned this. It has been a career year for him and an outstanding lay six months. Can't wait to watch him walk on the court in the O2 as the world number 1!!! Then of course see him win the world tour finals too. Fingers crossed.
Just amazing. This has made my day so I can't imagine how over the moon and proud he must be!! Time to celebrate fo me, I don't have a match to play tomorrow lol
.....Also for once Andy hasn't achieved a milestone that has been a 60, 70 year drought for British men's tennis. He has achieved something that no British play has ever done before. Amazing........
Makes today extra extra special.
Some more tennis player tweets and Marcus Willis. ;)
victoria azarenka @vika7
Big congrats to @andy_murray for becoming world 1! Truly deserved! History maker ����
Jurgen Melzer @jojomelzer
Congratulations @andy_murray for becoming #1!!so well deserved!!!
Sania Mirza @MirzaSania
@andy_murray you absolute rockstar!!! �� what a year and so well deserved.. Congratulations ... #1
Marcus Willis @Willbomb90
@andy_murray World Number 1! Hard work pays off. #inspirational ������
Ross Hutchins @RoscoHutchins
#1 in the world - Andy Murray - a goal of decades finally achieved!! All those hrs training, all those wins and now the top spot! #champion
Alex Corretja @AlexCorretja74
It was a matter of time that you will reach your dream! Today the dream come true @andy_murray! VERY PROUD OF YOU, MY BOY ❤️!
Billie Jean King @BillieJeanKing
What a wonderful year for @andy_murray Congratulations on making history as the new #1
Gordon Reid @GordonReid91
Undoubtedly the best in the world. Congratulations @andy_murray and all your team for the official confirmation #Number1
Boris Becker @TheBorisBecker
Congrats @andy_murray for becoming the new #1 @ATPWorldTour ! Welcome to a very small club of members being the best in their profession...
Sallydaisy
05-11-2016, 16:48
Thanks Bardot. Please keep 'em coming. I've been collecting tweets for the last half hour so hopefully we can put together a 'lasting' record of how it unfolded and the plaudits and other stuff. But have to do other things for now.
:thumbup:
The video which was played on court before Andy was interviewed. Domi's a real Andy fanboy. :big grin:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbycI8uJo9I
Thanks Bardot. Please keep 'em coming. I've been collecting tweets for the last half hour so hopefully we can put together a 'lasting' record of how it unfolded and the plaudits and other stuff. But have to do other things for now.
:thumbup:
Brilliant idea.
Snippet of Andy's press conference. Click on the "d" at the bottom right hand corner if it doesn't play.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x50udpk_atp-bnppm-2016-andy-murray-raconte-comment-il-a-appris-le-forfait-de-milos-raonic-et-sa-place-de-n-1_sport
So, so proud of Andy's achievement. It was a long time coming and well deserved. Really forward to seeing him at the O2 next week (hope he plays first singles match on Sunday). It would be really nice if the tournament organisers do something extra special for Andy and his fans to commemorate the accomplishment, especially for the ATP tour finals being in London on home soil.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVubPKPtNGg
Sallydaisy
05-11-2016, 18:10
From an Ex to a Rex:
Roger Federer Verified account @rogerfederer (https://twitter.com/rogerfederer)
We have a new https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f451.png in town.
Congrats Sir @andy_murray (https://twitter.com/andy_murray)
Something that struck me is that this is something that he has got that Fred Perry didn't have, because of changes in how these things are determined. This one is all his own.
Good article in the Guardian but on my Kindle I can't copy it over.
From @andyroddick.......
@andyroddick
Congrats to @andy_murray on being the new world number 1! Much deserved accomplishment for him, and glad he got there. Long time coming !
Please delete if already been posted!!!
https://mobile.twitter.com/NickKyrgios
Thanks Andy and your wonderful team, My Xmas has come early this year. Many congrats. Go for your first Paris title tomorrow and the WTF in London giving you clear day light from the Joker :thumbup::boogie::boogie::boogie::bravo:::cheer::c heer::cheer::clap::clap::clap::party::party::party ::party:
RosieBear
05-11-2016, 19:40
Andy Rules:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CwgZrfjXcAA93u4.jpg
And long may he reign.
From the operating table to top of the world in 3 short years defies belief - words cannot do justice to his achievement.:worship::worship::worship:
Enjoy every moment, King Andy, as we savour every moment being your loyal fans ... loyal subjects now.:big grin:
Ahhh so longtime! Today, I've to come here to congratulate Andy, the new world number 1, very well deserved, so proud of him, and so happy to support him since 2007/2008 :party::clap:
So bad, I couldn't be at Bercy this year to see him :(
Hope he can get Bercy and London :dance:
banskogirl
05-11-2016, 21:10
What a day :) well done Andy is such an understatement! The best journey in the world and blessed to be a part of it :love:
More tennis player tweets. Andy's very popular with the ladies. ;)
Prakash Amritraj @PrakashAmritraj
@andy_murray literally could not deserve this more. Well done warrior. #NewWorld1 ☝🏾️🙌🏾💪🏾👊🏾
Tara Moore @TaraMoore92
@andy_murray congrats on such an incredible achievement! And congrats to @DelgadoJamie ! 🇬🇧🇬🇧#BackTheBrits #number1
Liam Broady @Liambroady
What @andy_murray has achieved in the sport of tennis with the weight of British expectation on his shoulders is nothing short of Herculean
Alize Cornet @alizecornet
Happy for you @andy_murray ☝, this is a huge achievement and you deserve it !! #wegotanewnumber1 🎉
Jule Goerges @juliagoerges
Congrats to @andy_murray for becoming World number 1️⃣✅💪👌👍#amazingachievement #WellDeserved
AmelieMauresmo @AmeMauresmo
@andy_murray = World number 1 !
So well deserved for this great man...
Well done Andy and team Murray !
Sorana Cirstea @sorana_cirstea
Hard work always pays off!!!!His turn has arrived @andy_murray !!!Amazing achievement,an example of discipline and determination 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Belinda Bencic @BelindaBencic
@andy_murray 🏆#️⃣1️⃣🏆🍾💥 #congrats
Paul Annacone @paul_annacone
World #1 @andy_murray another amazing accomplishment !
Naomi Cavaday @naomicavaday
Not many people can understand what Andy Murray has been through to get to this position... what an incredible achievement #bestintheworld
Jonny O'Mara @Jonny_OMara
The guy is an absolute farce! World number 1. What an achievement. Surely another SPOTY is just around the corner?🤔🏆🎾 #AndyMurray
Anne Keothavong @annekeothavong
For me, one of Britain's greatest 👏👏👏
roger rasheed @roger_rasheed
Brilliant @andy_murray .Love seeing dedicated people with so much passion for their chosen sport rewarded correctly. @ATPWorldTour #1 #muzza
Roberta Vinci @roberta_vinci
Congrats to @andy_murray!!!!Well deserved!!!#Number 1👏👏🎾😘
Johanna Konta @JoKonta91
Andy - what an achievement. You're nothing short of inspiring and deserve every happiness this moment brings you. #Historymaker
James McGee @jamesmcgee01
Congratulations @andy_murray ! What an achievement getting to world #1. 👍🏼
Sallydaisy
05-11-2016, 21:58
... and a tweet from a friend ...
Daniel Vallverdu @danielvallverdu (https://twitter.com/danielvallverdu) @andy_murray (https://twitter.com/andy_murray) about time https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f609.png #1
I'm finding it all very emotional. :crying: Heaven knows how Judy must feel!
Woweeeee, Murraymazing.
How awesome is that, #1. :trophy:
Always believed this day would come but obviously didn't know it would happen this way. Seems so sudden but I'm not complaining.
After all this time imagining this day and it's finally here. Seems like perfect timing. What better place to receive the #1 trophy than London and the opening of the World Tour Finals. :bravo:
So, so proud of Andy and all his hard work and the genuine well wishes he has received form everyone who obviously hold him in high esteem. :clap:
Great way to remember, remember the 5th of November. :party:
roytennisfan
05-11-2016, 22:19
Coldplay @coldplay 7h7 hours ago
Coldplay Retweeted BBC 5 live Sport
Incredible achievement by an incredible man. Well done, @andy_murray - No. 1 tennis player in the world.Coldplay added,
BBC 5 live Sport @5liveSport
What a year for Andy Murray
�� Wimbledon Champion
�� Olympic Champion
��…
I used to rule the world, seas would rise when I gave the word.
Now in the morning I sleep alone, sweep the streets I used to own.
I used to roll the dice, feel the fear in my enemy's eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing
Now the old king is dead! Long live the king!
Have to admit I seriously doubted if this day would ever come, but I couldn't be more delighted that it has. Let's hope for more slams next year and stay at the top as long as possible
Heart is bursting! Overjoyed for you Andy, so overjoyed! Can't find the right words to express how overwhelmingly pleased I am for you!
I'm still very emotional about it. Well done the Muzz.I've been amusing myself by reading mtf, boy are there sme Murray haters on there...http://www.menstennisforums.com/2-general-messages/850697-andy-murray-new-world-number-1-a-11.htmlYa boo suck to them!
From the first moment I watched him play and had my love for tennis rekindled I felt I was watching a future #1. It's been a long and winding road but he finally made it. Overjoyed :love:
jackie55
06-11-2016, 08:47
What wonderful news to hear that he is No.1,:gold: like everyone else l am so happy,:dance: l can't stop smiling::big grin: and so proud of 'our man, Andy' he so deserves to be No.1 and long may he reign..:dance::dance:
Chris Hoy's tweet brought more tears to my eyes.
"Congratulations to @andy_murray on becoming World no.1. For me, Scotland's greatest ever sportsperson."
A gracious comment from a genuine top guy.
Chris Hoy's tweet brought more tears to my eyes.
"Congratulations to @andy_murray on becoming World no.1. For me, Scotland's greatest ever sportsperson."
A gracious comment from a genuine top guy.
didnt spot it,unless i missed it further back but just in case here it is
Chris Hoy @chrishoy (https://twitter.com/chrishoy) 18h (https://twitter.com/chrishoy/status/794950345990537217)
Congratulations to @andy_murray (https://twitter.com/andy_murray) on becoming World no.1. For me, Scotland's greatest ever sportsperson.
behond a shadow of a doubt
Chris Hoy is a fool. Did he never see Henry Smith play in the flesh?
More tweets and more WTA than ATP in total.
Matt Ebden @mattebden
No better person to be #1 . Genuine, incredibly hard working, humble, down to earth, sincere person and great bloke. Congrats @andy_murray
Fabio Fognini @fabiofogna
Bravo @andy_murray !!!!Nuovo Numero #1 del @ATPWorldTour ���������� #1987 ����
Elina Svitolina @ElinaSvitolina
@andy_murray no.1 in the world!! ��Amazing!! Congratulations to Andy and his team! Fully deserved ������ #legend
rennae stubbs @rennaestubbs
Congrats @andy_murray on being the @ATPWorldTour world #1 ... U've worked so hard 4 this & U are SOOOO deserved of it #GreatGuy @JudyMurray
Kristina Mladenovic @KikiMladenovic
Congrats @andy_murray ! Truly deserved ����
Barbora Strycova @BaraStrycova
Congratulation to the new World number 1�������� #amazingachivement #incredible @andy_murray https://www.instagram.com/p/BMc5RMDD9-L/
Rafa Nadal @RafaelNadal
Congrats to my friend @Andy_Murray on becoming World Number One!
I'm not surprised that so many members of the WTA have gone out of their way to congratulate Andy - he has always been a great supporter of women's tennis.
roytennisfan
06-11-2016, 12:23
A win today is important for Andy's ranking wise for yearend #1, the 400 points would more than offset the 275 DC points dropping at the end of the month. I am expecting a comfortable win but after other shocks taking nothing for granted.
Josephine
06-11-2016, 14:05
Very pleased for Andy but a shame that he did not get the real joy. It just happened.
So hope he wins today.
And maybe he will get the joy of he can hold on to top spot this year, or if he loses it gets it back next year. (preferably by winning Oz Open!)
Sallydaisy
06-11-2016, 16:43
From twitter - some ranking scenarios post the ATP Tour Final.
Stuart Fraser @stu_fraser (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser) 8m8 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser/status/795303246290190336) What does Andy Murray have to do to finish the year as world No 1? Possible ranking point totals on November 28th with London results below:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cwl7zzXXcAAaBif.jpg
The "in their hands" year-end scenarios: - If Murray wins London, he is No 1 - If Djokovic wins London with at least 2 RR wins, he is No 1
roytennisfan
06-11-2016, 16:49
From twitter - some ranking scenarios post the ATP Tour Final.
Basically Andy needs to at least match what Nole does to stay ahead
Andy's a popular guy.
Lleyton Hewitt @lleytonhewitt
Congrats @andy_murray on becoming @ATPWorldTour World No.1 You absolutely deserve it. Welcome to the Club! 1️⃣#
Angelique Kerber @AngeliqueKerber
congrats to @andy_murray for becoming world #1 !!!
Monica Puig @MonicaAce93
Huge congrats @andy_murray !!! Much deserved world #1!!! 👏🏼
Yanina Wickmayer @wickytennis
Congrats @andy_murray on being the new number 1.. Nobody deserves this more than you after an amazing year..
Feliciano López @feliciano_lopez
Congrats @andy_murray! Hard work pays off! You deserve it, happy for you!
TamiraPaszek @tamira1990
Congrats @andy_murray on this amazing achievement! #1
Ken Skupski @k_skupski
Is there any point having SPOTY this year? @andy_murray blown everyone out the park even in an Olympic Year! #scandalous #1
James Blake @JRBlake
Happy for @andy_murray great week. Even more incredible year and career. You have earned every ranking and accolade with hard work. Congrats
Leander Paes @Leander
Congratulations @andy_murray on becoming world no.1 👑
I like Ken Skupski's tweet!.........
Ken Skupski @k_skupski
Is there any point having SPOTY this year? @andy_murray blown everyone out the park even in an Olympic Year! #scandalous #1
Number 1s don't tie their shoelaces.
http://statics.ccma.cat/multimedia/jpg/6/2/1478456581126.jpg
Elizabeth
06-11-2016, 18:42
Hope Andy doesn't trip and fall and break a bone.
Home James. Number 1s travel in style.
judy murray @JudyMurray
Mission accomplished.
#1
👊
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CwmtTsWWIAEYRzu.jpg
angiebabez
06-11-2016, 20:20
That is soo lovely
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDQrEohypcw
Another tweet............
Dunblane High School @DunblaneHS Nov 5
Congratulations @andy_murray who's always been number 1 to us. What a magnificent achievement.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CwgutxHXcAE406C.jpg:large
It could get messy. #carnage ;)
jamie delgado @DelgadoJamie
One of the happier flights ;) #number1 #letsdothis
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cwm7JVuW8AEO5RZ.jpghttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cwm7JEiWEAAOyxA.jpg
Where's Andy's wedding ring - surely not still on his shoe?
Rafa also sends his congratulations on Facebook :)
https://www.facebook.com/Nadal/?fref=nf&pnref=story
Did Nole send congrats or is he as bitter as his fans? I can only remember reading about Rafa and Roger's.
david1610
07-11-2016, 02:49
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Official!
Did Nole send congrats or is he as bitter as his fans? I can only remember reading about Rafa and Roger's.
Didn't he say Mr M deserved it on his exit media interview? In The Guardian comments sections there have been a couple of really nice comments from Serbian Djokovic supporters.
To dream the impossible dream (Jack Jones, one of my favourite singers).
Sallydaisy
07-11-2016, 09:06
A new thread because he's made it to the very top!!!
Didn't he say Mr M deserved it on his exit media interview? In The Guardian comments sections there have been a couple of really nice comments from Serbian Djokovic supporters.I haven't seen his last presser, and I knew Boris tweeted, I just can't recall anything from the man himself.
I haven't seen his last presser, and I knew Boris tweeted, I just can't recall anything from the man himself.
No I have looked there is nothing from Djokovic directly. Even Feddykins tweeted him - mind you the cynic in me thinks that he is relieved that Mr M has put the Kybosh on Djokovic beating his streak at continuous No 1 ranking. However can't blame him, those of us on here who dislike Cillic (including me), were cheering him on against Djokovic in the QF.
Sallydaisy
07-11-2016, 10:06
From twitter:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CwobH5MWIAA0KDs.jpg
angiebabez
07-11-2016, 10:29
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No I have looked there is nothing from Djokovic directly. Even Feddykins tweeted him - mind you the cynic in me thinks that he is relieved that Mr M has put the Kybosh on Djokovic beating his streak at continuous No 1 ranking. However can't blame him, those of us on here who dislike Cillic (including me), were cheering him on against Djokovic in the QF.
Speak for yursel I was most definitely not cheering for cillic ;)
I read, in today's Daily Mail, about why Andy should get his knighthood and they believed the same people, who called for his knighthood last year, would do the same. Also, they reckoned Andy's the red hot favourite to win this year's Sports Personality.
When Nadal won his 9th French Open someone tweeted Andy why he hadn't congratulated Rafa, he replied that as friend he contacted him directly. It could be the same with Djokovic and it's well known that Nadal's social media is run by his PR so more than likely he's contacted Andy in person.
Someone videoed Andy's first match after becoming #1. ;) The ball kids have all the doubles tricks, low fives, covering their mouths & finishing with a chest bump. :big grin:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC4dhEIMu8E
Well that collection of tweets from fellow / former players has really made me well up! I especially like the tweet from Mat Ebden :big grin: Our champ is clearly well liked and respected.
Novak has spoken and it's classy as expected. :thumbup:
Novak Djokovic @DjokerNole
Congratulations @andy_murray Well deserved! I am really happy to be in the same era with you ����
A few more tweets.
Bruno Soares @BrunoSoares82
Congrats @andy_murray #1 , congrats @jamie_murray #1 , congrats @JudyMurray and #Will for being very inspired 30 years ago. What a family.
Julian Knowle @Jknowle
@JudyMurray 2 sons, 2 wimbledon champs, 2 davis cup winners, 2 #1 and most of all 2 great guys !#congrats
Gustavo Kuerten @gugakuerten
Parabéns, @andy_murray!!! Novo No.1!!!! Congrats, @andy_murray!!!! New World No. 1!!!! #atp… https://www.instagram.com/p/BMg-n6_AUkA/
Julian Knowle @Jknowle
@JudyMurray 2 sons, 2 wimbledon champs, 2 davis cup winners, 2 #1 and most of all 2 great guys !#congrats
How very true Julian Knowle!
More from Djokovic on facebook.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cwrtg82XgAE9OeR.jpg
Well that puts paid to the theory that Djoko might not turn up in London!
Lovely video from Head Tennis..........
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxYbgPs7XfI
BBC 5Live are broadcasting "Number 1: The Andy Murray Story" at 10pm tonight.
BBC 5Live are broadcasting "Number 1: The Andy Murray Story" at 10pm tonight.
I listened to that. (Thanks for the heads up Bardot). Oh boy hasn't Andy come thru some tough times! Underlines how massive his achievement really is and brought home to me just how tough that long hard road to the top was. He so deserves it. Long may you stay there Andy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGfTdczo0Vo
Silverdee
08-11-2016, 07:59
House of Commons Speakers congratulations - he's such a massive tennis fan. We saw him at the DC tie in Glasgow and he was so so animated, cheering the team on. He wore the team blue t-shirt too and was jumping up and down in his seat, unlike many of the other staid dignitaries alongside him.
Miles Maclagan was on the sports news on the BBC's breakfast news on Sunday saying how proud he was on Andy becoming world number one. They interviewed Leon Smith, yesterday, who basically said the same thing. On radio five live, yesterday morning, they interviewed Jamie Delgado. He claimed they were aiming for Andy to become world number one, but weren't expecting it to happen until next year.
I just don't care about anything else at the moment, tough draw at WTF is irritating, but nobody knows what is going to happen or what little gems life is going to throw at people. Because of a group of disparate and unimaginable occurrences (Cillic beating Djokovic), Murray got to the No 1 ranking. Nothing and nobody can ever take that away from him now. If he trips over Maggie or Rusty, and ends up out for months with a broken leg, the moment might have passed. Look at Fed hurting himself getting out of the bath. Who could have foreseen that?
Better a No 1 ranking in the hand than in the bush. Murray seized the moment. It's his for all time now.
If he loses it back to Djokovic because of the draw at the WTF, I have every confidence he will get it back again in 2017.
Just listened to the Andy Murray story on radio five's podcast. It's www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0844vjy if anyone else wants to listen to it.
From the ATP site:
'Murray will receive the No. 1 trophy during the Official Launch of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the Cutty Sark, the 19th century tea clipper ship, in London on 10 November.'
Looking forward to that!
Is this going to be televised anywhere?
Sallydaisy
10-11-2016, 22:04
Here's Andy with his #1 trophy!
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cw7npbaXAAE4b9b.jpg
Soooo good to see - congratulations, Andy!!!!
WimbledonWestie
10-11-2016, 22:29
Just fab!
goldfish
10-11-2016, 22:40
What a lovely smiling Andy
Sallydaisy
11-11-2016, 00:06
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cw78HxbWIAAJP4M.jpg
lovetennis
11-11-2016, 09:28
Brilliant, so well deserved :bravo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hV3UzDS41vQ
So the year end ranking position is now fairly simple
If Djokovic loses tomorrow Andy is number 1 at year end
If Djokovic reaches the final Andy has to win the tournament to be year end number 1 otherwise Djokovic will take over the number 1 year end spot.
The players are back with more #1 tweets.
Juan M. del Potro @delpotrojuan
Congrats @andy_murray for your year-end No. 1 ranking. Amazing run.
Johanna Konta @JoKonta91
It's a Murray sweep on the year end @ATPWorldTour rankings😆😆!! Well done @jamie_murray!!! #1
Çağla Büyükakçay @CaglaBuyukakcay
Andy Murray 🏆👏🏻#1 #determination #inspiration #respect
Lucas Pouille @la_pouille
What a champion.. Bravo Sir @andy_murray 👏👏👏 The new Number 1️⃣ of the world !!!
Gabriela Sabatini @sabatinigabyok
Congratulations @andy_murray for #Masters2016 🏆and the number 1 🎾 what a privilege to see these great champions🎾👏👏 @DjokerNole #ATPFinals
Tomáš Berdych @tomasberdych
Well done @andy_murray for reaching #1 year end ranking 👏🏼
Jonny O'Mara @Jonny_OMara
North Scotland rule the tennis world💪🏽😃🎾
Marion bartoli @bartoli_marion
saving MP yesterday vs @milosraonic ,today beating @DjokerNole in 2 sets to win the #ATPWorldTourFinals & stay N°1 #incredible @andy_murray
Colin Fleming @colin_fleming
Congratulations @andy_murray! Confirmation if any was needed that the man is a legend! #1
Petra Kvitova @Petra_Kvitova
A great match to end the @ATPWorldTour year between two champions. Congratulations @andy_murray year-end No.1! 👏
Sarah Borwell @sarahborwell
Murray one of the greatest British athletes of all time! What a role model.
Jonas Bjorkman @BjorkmanTennis
Well done @andy_murray to the title and the year end world number 1 ranking.🏆💪#ATPFinals
Congrats to a remarkable year, unbelievable effort👏
Tommy Haas @TommyHaas13
i am pretty sure @JudyMurray has always been proud of her sons but today must be extra special, congrats to @andy_murray and @jamie_murray
Anne Keothavong @annekeothavong
Incredible achievement from @andy_murray!!! #ATPFinals #numberone
Juan Monaco @picomonaco
Andy Murray RESPECT 1 👑.
Roger Federer @rogerfederer
Epic start to the year by @DjokerNole.
Epic end to the year by @andy_murray, ending #1 🏆 Congrats guys 👏
GC @guillecoria
@andy_murray 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Kevin Anderson @kevinanderson18
Congratulations on the perfect finish to a great season @andy_murray #️⃣1️⃣🔚☝🏻️🍾
roytennisfan
20-11-2016, 22:13
Projections, if Andy reaches Australian final or Djokovich doesn't, Andy likely to stay #1 till April/may at least, A win there and he stays top for months
has Aus F (1200) to defend, then only 90 in March (Indian Wells/Miami) 360 in April (Monte Carlo SF) but 1600 in May (Madrid F/Rome W) and 1700 June (RG F Queens W)
Andy could get a small boost in Doha at the beginning of 2017 where Djokovic is defending 250 points and Andy none. This will be the first 250 Andy has played since Munich last year. All his current points won at 500s and above.
themass15
20-11-2016, 22:55
Projections, if Andy reaches Australian final or Djokovich doesn't, Andy likely to stay #1 till April/may at least, A win there and he stays top for months
has Aus F (1200) to defend, then only 90 in March (Indian Wells/Miami) 360 in April (Monte Carlo SF) but 1600 in May (Madrid F/Rome W) and 1700 June (RG F Queens W)
Expected to see you at the final today Roy
roytennisfan
21-11-2016, 10:00
Expected to see you at the final today Roy
I expected to be there and am very envious of everyone who was there, especially like jimmyg (+ any others) who also got Andy's autograph in the afternoon when he was practicing. Unfortunately in life, things sometimes happen, one of which meant I was not able to attend.
I did post towards the end of the Andy v Milos thread that I wouldn't be able to go
Andy could get a small boost in Doha at the beginning of 2017 where Djokovic is defending 250 points and Andy none. This will be the first 250 Andy has played since Munich last year. All his current points won at 500s and above.
So any points Andy gains and/ or Djokovic loses will increase the lead. Less so with 500 pointer before the American swing as Djokovic did not win this.
roytennisfan
21-11-2016, 10:21
Andy could get a small boost in Doha at the beginning of 2017 where Djokovic is defending 250 points and Andy none. This will be the first 250 Andy has played since Munich last year. All his current points won at 500s and above.
Andy will also play Dubai in Feb where Djokovic is defending 90 points (Andy missed Feb this year of course)
Djokovich is defending 1,000's in IW, Miami and Madrid, of course, so plenty of banana skins also MC(only 10) Rome 600 and RG 2k, lots of chances for Andy before the grass court season
Sallydaisy
21-11-2016, 14:11
Stan's the man ....
Stanislas Wawrinka @stanwawrinka (https://twitter.com/stanwawrinka) 10h10 hours ago (https://twitter.com/stanwawrinka/status/800558215096188928)
Congrats @andy_murray (https://twitter.com/andy_murray) #1!! Amazing season! Well deserved !! See you next year ! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f3c6.pnghttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f51d.pnghttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f30f.pnghttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f4aa-1f3fb.pnghttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f44f-1f3fb.png
themass15
21-11-2016, 17:34
I expected to be there and am very envious of everyone who was there, especially like jimmyg (+ any others) who also got Andy's autograph in the afternoon when he was practicing. Unfortunately in life, things sometimes happen, one of which meant I was not able to attend.
I did post towards the end of the Andy v Milos thread that I wouldn't be able to go
Sorry I didn't read much of that post as I was at the match.
themass15
21-11-2016, 17:34
Stan's the man ....
Great tweet by Stan
Wasn't sure where to post this! Opted for the number 1 ranking thread.
What a terrific season Andy has had. Winning 9 titles in a season where he became a father and took over a month out of the tour - and can discount the US Spring swing too (ring-rustiness, definitely!).
Basically he won those titles in just over 6 months when he won 63 matches out of 67 played. Rome, Queen's, Wimbledon, Olympics, China, Shanghai, Paris, and ATP Finals.
Phenomenal!
Thrilled that he beat Djokovic in the world tour finals. It just puts a lovely seal on the year, further enhances his number 1 status - and sets things up so nicely for next year.
He ended the year with 78 wins to 9 defeats. A personal best.
An odd stat is that in every one of those 87 matches, he broke his opponent's serve at least once.
The social media is awash with congratulations - a very popular player. Ranging from all walks of life too - not just tennis folk - a clear sign of how many fans he's garnered over the years.
Martina Navratilova tweeted about how much of a big deal it is for Andy to be Year End number 1 - and how well-deserved it was for him. Andy is just the 17th player to achieve this since rankings began in 1973 - that's how much of an achievement it is! He's been stellar.
Mathias Bourgue hoping for some Murray magic to rub off after a not too successful season since the French Open.
Mathias Bourgue @_bourguinho
Congrats @andy_murray for your season ! #1 #throwback #frenchopen2016 #philippechatrier @rolandgarros
http://i67.tinypic.com/2qlwiup.png
If ever Andy needs confirmation of his technique under pressure then he should watch on repeat the MP he saved against Raonic. Almost the perfect point given he missed his first serve but the second serve was deep then two FHs out wide stretching Raonic on his FH followed by a FH to Raonic's BH forcing him to run the width of the court then an "easy" high BH volley put away at the net. Brilliant, that's his #1 ranking right there. :shades:
At 1:45.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uKWmyXdbyA&feature=youtu.be&t=106
RosieBear
22-11-2016, 22:24
Another person who deserves 'bigging up' (as David put it on the other thread) is Mr Damian Fahy, the surgeon who operated on Andy's back. I truly don't think Andy could have got the top spot without the surgery, so brave of Andy to take the gamble, but what a gift Mr Fahy gave him. Imagine having to keep steady hands while under the insane pressure of operating on Andy Murray's spine - incredible.:worship:
I agree RB, the decision to have surgery was an incredibly brave decision for Andy to make but, from what he has said recently, it would seem that he was in constant pain and probably would not have been able to continue without it. Well done to all the team that performed the surgery and assisted with Andy's rehab - we all owe them a great debt of gratitude. It would have been so sad if Andy had not been able to achieve his true potential - it's just a shame that it had to happen just as he came into his peak playing years. I am quite sure that Novak would not have been able to pull away from the pack as he did if Andy had been fully fit and I don't think Djoko or his team have ever publicly acknowledged that fact. In my view Andy's achievements are all the more remarkable because they have been accomplished in spite of a major setback. In the same way I take my hat off to Delpo for his tenacity and determination in the face of adversity and I will be rooting for Argentina to win the Davis Cup this weekend!
sir coolerking
23-11-2016, 12:46
Another person who deserves 'bigging up' (as David put it on the other thread) is Mr Damian Fahy, the surgeon who operated on Andy's back. I truly don't think Andy could have got the top spot without the surgery, so brave of Andy to take the gamble, but what a gift Mr Fahy gave him. Imagine having to keep steady hands while under the insane pressure of operating on Andy Murray's spine - incredible.:worship:
Never has the phrase "that's why they get paid the big bucks" been more apt!!
For the first time since Sunday I was out this evening at a golf club meeting. It was so heart-warming when so many made a point of coming over to me specially to congratulate me (ME!) on Andy's achievements!! I was so chuffed and lapped it all up...on Andy's behalf of course! And also I appreciated being recognised as a devout Andy fan...it's certainly well known in my circles. It proves also that Andy's success has obviously been noticed even by those who are not necessarily tennis fans. So pleased that so many more are FINALLY awakening to what we all here have known for years! Best thing ever is our #1 hero!
WimbledonWestie
23-11-2016, 22:29
I had lots of that too in work Monday- from staff and pupils. Loved it.
Anyone want a souvenir and has a pair of wire cutters, this is hanging outside the NTC. ;)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CyCfxVzW8AAawo1.jpg
Josephine
24-11-2016, 17:53
I go past this every time I go for a work meeting - through Richmond Park to Twickenham. Been there since he won Paris Masters. I give a thumbs up every time I go past!
They had banners for the Wimbledon winners - Andy biggest - and then the medallists at the Olympics. So I've been doing a lot of saluting recently!.
Tomorrow will be Andy's tenth week as World #1 which is ahead of Safin, Newcombe, Ferrero, Muster, Rios, Kafelnikov, Moya & Rafter. He's guaranteed at least 12 weeks which is the same as Bobo B. ;)
Tomorrow will be Andy's tenth week as World #1 which is ahead of Safin, Newcombe, Ferrero, Muster, Rios, Kafelnikov, Moya & Rafter. He's guaranteed at least 12 weeks which is the same as Bobo B. ;)
Great stuff - keep it going, Andy!
roytennisfan
08-01-2017, 20:08
A semi final or better in Melbourne will almost certainly guarantee a good few more, since Andy only has 90 to defend until into April (dubai nil Indian Wells & Miami, 45 each) and Djok has 2,090
david1610
08-01-2017, 20:40
A semi final or better in Melbourne will almost certainly guarantee a good few more, since Andy only has 90 to defend until into April (dubai nil Indian Wells & Miami, 45 each) and Djok has 2,090
I also had not realised Andy was under threat in Melbourne, and a SF (hopefuly helped by a kind draw) should indeed give him peace basically until the clay season.
david1610
19-01-2017, 08:20
OMG! Nole is out! Andy no. 1 now until clay season? ;)
OMG! Nole is out! Andy no. 1 now until clay season? ;)if my thinking is right that's an 800 point swing at the very least
david1610
19-01-2017, 08:25
if my thinking is right that's an 800 point swing at the very least
And isn't Nole defending Indian Wells and Miami?
To say my flabber is ghasted, is the understatement of the century. Being a bear if little brain, this must mean that SAM keeps the number 1 ranking longer than Becker the Mouth?
And isn't Nole defending Indian Wells and Miami?ye with andy defending nothing really in either
Andy's lead in the rankings is now 1625 points and rising.
Sallydaisy
19-01-2017, 08:30
Per twitter, any statheads that can confirm it's correct?
Jonathan Newman @SportScribeCA 7m7 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/SportScribeCA/status/821996149762572288) Ramifications for #1:
Murray is guaranteed a 1,625 point lead even if he loses his next match & 3,535 points if he wins #AusOpen (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AusOpen?src=hash)
Sallydaisy
19-01-2017, 08:32
Posts about Andy's ranking moved here.
if your in a cleaning mood i have thirty sets of sheets need presssing
Posts about Andy's ranking moved here.
sir coolerking
19-01-2017, 08:39
That's the number 1 ranking sorted till at least Wimbledon.
david1610
19-01-2017, 08:41
Well we started 2017 with the current no. 2 having had an amazing first half of 2016 and no. 1 an amazing second half. The more of a buffer Andy can get in the first half of 2017, the better!
themass15
19-01-2017, 08:54
Andy has to keep his head now and build on this. I do worry as Patrice Morotoglou pointed out earlier this week on Game Sets and Mats about the amount of energy he expends on court though.
I'm sure the last thing Djokovic is thinking about is playing more tennis but given he's not scheduled to play until Indian Wells, he might consider adding 1 or even 2 tournaments to his schedule before then. Speculation but Andy will probably now stick with just playing Dubai regardless of what eventually happens in Melbourne.
if your in a cleaning mood i have thirty sets of sheets need presssing
Why would anyone have thirty sets of sheets?!:confused:
Maybe J actually runs Cromlix House? :laugh:
roytennisfan
19-01-2017, 09:41
Per twitter, any statheads that can confirm it's correct?
Yes looks right, also unless Nole adds extra tournaments, it is impossible for him to gain any points until the clay court season and any points Andy gets or Nole drops if he doesn't win IW and Miami will only increase the amount and probably make it almost impossible for him to gain it until after Roland Garros. Andy defending 1,960 and Nole 1,610 with 3k up for grabs at MC/Mad/Rome Atp1000s
Why would anyone have thirty sets of sheets?!:confused:
Maybe J actually runs Cromlix House? :laugh:
Not quite but wife dose own Tarberts premium tourists hostel And I've been holding the fort while she is down south which I'm coping with rather admirably but can't iron to save ma life lol
As for rankings are we sure we aren't missing something holding onto number one till at least may with so little fuss seems way to easy
RosieBear
19-01-2017, 10:56
Has Andy now beaten Bobo for weeks at no 1? Read somewhere that this stat was on the cards.
Has Andy now beaten Bobo for weeks at no 1? Read somewhere that this stat was on the cards.
Yes, Andy will now overtake Becker, Roddick and is heading for Wilander on 20 weeks.
roytennisfan
19-01-2017, 12:09
Unless Nole adds some extra events, it is now impossible for him to overtake Andy until after Madrid on 8th May! even if Andy gets no more points and Nole wins all 4 ATP1000 events up to and including Madrid. Andy is going above Mats soon as well!
Weeks at #1
13. Brazil Gustavo Kuerten 43
14. Romania Ilie Năstase 40
15. Sweden Mats Wilander 20
16. United States Andy Roddick 13
17. Germany Boris Becker 12
18. United Kingdom Andy Murray 11*
19. Russia Marat Safin 9
20. Australia John Newcombe 8
Spain Juan Carlos Ferrero 8
22. Austria Thomas Muster 6
Chile Marcelo RÃ*os 6
Russia Yevgeny Kafelnikov 6
25. Spain Carlos Moyá 2
26. Australia Patrick Rafter 1
sir coolerking
19-01-2017, 12:13
As for rankings are we sure we aren't missing something holding onto number one till at least may with so little fuss seems way to easy
Up to the end of Roland Garros, Novak has 5700 points to defend and Andy just 3250. With the lead now 1625 and potentially over 3000 by the end of Melbourne, Andy could miss all tournaments up to Paris and have no concerns about being overtaken.
By playing Dubai, Andy actually has a chance to add to the points he won at the same time last year when he was paternity leave!
So yeah, absolutely no worries now about who is Number 1 till June at the very least.
roytennisfan
19-01-2017, 12:42
So long as Andy stays healthy, I think there is a greater chance of Novak losing #2 than gaining #1 in the rankings up to Wimbledon
Andy's lead over the #2 increases to 1715 points.
Delighted to see him beating Becker. Not bothered about Roddick, who I like, but putting Wilander's nose out of joint would be satisfying.
Not quite but wife dose own Tarberts premium tourists hostel And I've been holding the fort while she is down south which I'm coping with rather admirably but can't iron to save ma life lol
As for rankings are we sure we aren't missing something holding onto number one till at least may with so little fuss seems way to easy
Thought maybe it was Hymn sheets ;)
Thought maybe it was Hymn sheets ;)we cater for both him and her:getcoat:
we cater for both him and her:getcoat:
Stop it you're creasing me up.
Josephine
21-01-2017, 12:21
Getting board with this now.....
Think this topic is getting a bit flat and out of steam.
sloveniadave
21-01-2017, 17:35
Think this topic is getting a bit flat and out of steam.
Agreed. Let's press on.
absolutely don't like how this thread is unfolding
I think it's time to put it to bed.
be nice if thread could continue wrinkle free
supergran
21-01-2017, 20:25
Just read these post. Are all the problems ironed out now as no one has mentioned it's the thread count that some people regard as important? I'm three sheets to the wind with my sleep pattern and bed down at every opportunity. With supergramps at home it's not sheep I count but sheets!
david1610
21-01-2017, 20:28
Just to say I am not sure Nole will try and go fishing for points here and there in extra tournaments. He has a "quality of tennis" rather than "quantity of points" problem which will only be solved for him by getting his confidence back and his "head in the game" and he and those around him will want to manage or minimize other shock results.
And as I have said many times, there are really two ATP tours, one for most of the players and another, more select group, who get to the later stages of the Masters and Slams, who minimize their other tournaments to have the energy to cope with the demands of the principal tournaments. The top few players expect to be playing over 20 GS best of five set matches a year. Never mind the masters - Andy and Nole have been making it hard for other players to win Masters. Yes, play before the AO to get some match play, play Queens or similar to get grass court match play, one or two local tournaments (Nole), perhaps a 500 in Asia if you are "there", or a warm up to IW and Miami, but not much else really.
I've only just cottoned on to what you're talking about!
Josephine
22-01-2017, 01:03
I think we've reached the bottom of the pile now....
Fine, but with all these off the cuff remarks someones bound to get collared so perhaps we should just button it?
Anyway it's pants so lets put a sock in it. All white?
The top 15 in tomorrow's rankings. Federer winning in Melbourne prevents Goff from making the top 10.
http://i65.tinypic.com/34skvlv.png
roytennisfan
29-01-2017, 21:27
Andy is 1715 ahead which Guarantees him to stay until 8th May, even if Andy wins no points and Nole wins all 4 ATP1000's he is entered for
To be #1 until after Roland Garros, Andy needs another 1635 points, for Nole to drop 1635 or a combination (5 ATP1000s each + Andy in a 500)
To be number 1 up to and including Wimbledon, Andy needs a further 1700 making 3335 or for Nole to Drop or a combination of both (Andy down for queens 500 as well as RG)
Seems pretty good odds Andy will be #1 at Wimbledon
Obviously Nole could enter extra events but I think that is unlikely, Andy next up in Dubai (27th Feb) also present Stan and Roger
themass15
30-01-2017, 12:42
Andy is 1715 ahead which Guarantees him to stay until 8th May, even if Andy wins no points and Nole wins all 4 ATP1000's he is entered for
To be #1 until after Roland Garros, Andy needs another 1635 points, for Nole to drop 1635 or a combination (5 ATP1000s each + Andy in a 500)
To be number 1 up to and including Wimbledon, Andy needs a further 1700 making 3335 or for Nole to Drop or a combination of both (Andy down for queens 500 as well as RG)
Seems pretty good odds Andy will be #1 at Wimbledon
Obviously Nole could enter extra events but I think that is unlikely, Andy next up in Dubai (27th Feb) also present Stan and Roger
Very strong field then
For your delectation. Becker - whose Becker.....
1234
scrapaddict
03-03-2017, 09:09
So Andy will get more points that Nole this week which will help maintain the gap
sir coolerking
03-03-2017, 09:47
And worth pointing out that over the next month Andy has just 90 points to defend from IW and Miami whilst Novak has 2,000. Expect the gap to grow appreciably.
roytennisfan
03-03-2017, 15:09
So Andy will get more points that Nole this week which will help maintain the gap
All the points Andy wins increase the gap since Nole just replaced the 90 he was losing, so new gap = 1715 + whatever Andy wins 180/300/500
themass15
03-03-2017, 15:30
This is good news. Djoko's confidence will have taken a further dip after the loss last night.
Caley Shaun
05-03-2017, 05:27
Now that Andy has won Dubai and Novak went out early at Acapulco, I read on Twitter that gap is about 2,215 or thereabouts :).
roytennisfan
06-03-2017, 18:43
Andy has commented he isn't even considering the #1 ranking at the moment, he is focusing on the ATP race in which he is currently #7 and he is looking to catch Roger and Rafa who are leading it
themass15
06-03-2017, 18:48
Andy has commented he isn't even considering the #1 ranking at the moment, he is focusing on the ATP race in which he is currently #7 and he is looking to catch Roger and Rafa who are leading it
I saw that in the Times today. Quite right the Race will matter more as the year goes on.
david1610
09-03-2017, 01:19
Andy has commented he isn't even considering the #1 ranking at the moment, he is focusing on the ATP race in which he is currently #7 and he is looking to catch Roger and Rafa who are leading it
Well after the AO and before any Masters the race tends to have those who did well at the AO at the head given the relative weighting of GS points compared to everything else so far!
Josephine
09-03-2017, 01:31
Yes, but Andy has been a finalist there for so many years, he is usually right up there from the start. He needs to keep getting points. Second half of the year Rafa and Fed could rake them in with nothing to defend. And Andy will have mountains to defend then....
WimbledonWestie
09-03-2017, 07:01
The race starts at zero though so everyone accumulates points every time they win a match regardless of how they did same time previous year. It's the rankings that are affected by having to defend points. That's why the two can be very different until it comes near the end of the season. It's only at end of the tour finals that both match up.
Josephine
09-03-2017, 10:57
I know - but we are all making a big deal of Andy only having 45 points to defend.
Andy has earned 840 points so for in 2017 compared with 1245 at the same stage last year and only has Miami left to make a killing before he enters a run of 10 tournaments to the end of the year where his worst performance in 2016 was a QF at the US Open and a SF in Monte Carlo. All the rest he was either winner or runner-up. He missed Canada last year so there will be an opportunity there but I wonder if he'll add a 500 to his schedule like Washington the week before Montreal.
Ranking points on Monday.
Andy: 12005, Djokovic: 8915
The gap could have been wider but we'll take it. :thumbup:
I'[m hopeless with numbers but should we be aware of others and not just Nole? Fed and Rafa must have almost nothing to defend and they are sneaking up nicely. There's virtually no oppo left in IW so unless the whole thing goes pear shaped, it's likely going to be one of the big names who gets the points. No? Please don't hesitate to call me stupid.........I've got broad shoulders :shamed:
They are as far behind Nole as he is behind Andy IIRC.
I have a horrible - deeply psychologically, distressing feeling, that Roger Federer is intending to push for No 1 again this year? Am I crackers?
They are as far behind Nole as he is behind Andy IIRC.
No doubt but don't they have fairly blank slates in terms of defending points? And look where Andy came from last year. Don't think we can afford to take our eyes off them completely, especially if Andy doesn't come up with the goods on a consistent basis. Hoping IW can go to A.N. Other.
Just caught up on the IW thread so I see Fed is currently the only big name left. It wouldn't surprise me if he got ideas about #1 - what a way to go out.
His problem would be that he could be around for a long time. So long as he has adoration he will not quit. I feel when you have been as successful as he has you should retire when on top just like Borg did.
sir coolerking
16-03-2017, 12:16
I have a horrible - deeply psychologically, distressing feeling, that Roger Federer is intending to push for No 1 again this year? Am I crackers?
There is no doubt now that the opportunity is there for him, but it has been mooted that he could skip the entire clay season which would end any hope he has of achieving that. He isn't going to win Paris, so will he bother with Rome, Monte Carlo or Madrid?
My guess is he'll concentrate on Wimbledon. He has a very real chance of winning there and adding to his Major tally. I think he has his sights set on 20 Slams.
sir coolerking
16-03-2017, 12:43
Agreed - if you offered him a Wimbledon win or a week at Number 1 then there's only one he'll choose. And at 36 I expect him to schedule accordingly, especially with the other top players all having their own little struggles at the mo.
Well onwards for Kyrgios (I have always supported him, so there is nothing hypocritical there).
It wouldn't surprise me either. Fed is very confident at the moment as a result of the AO win and will surely have ambitions to win Wimbledon again and with no points to defend after Wimbledon who's to say that he could not end the year as #1. He could then announce his retirement once more on top.
This of course assumes that the next generation players do not upset his apple cart. Kyrgios, Dimitrov, Zverev and Thiem might have something to say.
Rosalind
16-03-2017, 16:19
It wouldn't surprise me either. Fed is very confident at the moment as a result of the AO win and will surely have ambitions to win Wimbledon again and with no points to defend after Wimbledon who's to say that he could not end the year as #1. He could then announce his retirement once more on top.
This of course assumes that the next generation players do not upset his apple cart. Kyrgios, Dimitrov, Zverev and Thiem might have something to say.
I'm going to have nightmares tonight now.... :eek:....
lovetennis
16-03-2017, 18:21
My guess is he'll concentrate on Wimbledon. He has a very real chance of winning there and adding to his Major tally. I think he has his sights set on 20 Slams.
Absolutely, Fed will be targeting Wimbledon beyond everything else. I won't be surprised if he develops a little niggle of an injury in the clay court season, and think RollyG will not see him at all
Or he may go out of the clay tournies early but try to pick up a few helpful points along the way?
Noooooo!!!! Andy's out of Miami with an elbow injury :crying:
Nole is out injured too.
roytennisfan
18-03-2017, 18:36
Noooooo!!!! Andy's out of Miami with an elbow injury :crying:
Nole is out injured too.
Is that definite? If so at least Andy gains another 955 points to add to his 3,090 lead which would mathematically guarantee #1 to after Roland Garros (at least!!!!!!)
Is that definite? If so at least Andy gains another 955 points to add to his 3,090 lead which would mathematically guarantee #1 to after Roland Garros (at least!!!!!!)
So sad Andy is injured and just hope he heals quickly - and properly.
How does he gain another 955 points? Me no understand!!
@ JennieF
AM loses 45 points.
If as seems likely Djokovic doesn't play, Djokovic loses 1000 points.
Net gain to AM 955 points.
:-)
Given Andy played more tournaments in his early years and some had a different rating from now but 840 points is his lowest first 3 months total since 2006. Looking on the bright side, next year he'll have his fewest points to defend for 10 years. Roll on 2018.
Am I right in saying that Andy became professional 2 years after Djokovic? If so it might partly account for why Andy has fewer titles
Josephine
19-03-2017, 16:29
He has never been as dominant for as long a period as Djokovic was.
david1610
20-03-2017, 12:23
Just caught up on the IW thread so I see Fed is currently the only big name left. It wouldn't surprise me if he got ideas about #1 - what a way to go out.
His priorities will be slams. He has plenty of weeks at number 1. For a time Nole looked like he might get to approach Roger's total. I suspect Roger will concentrate on Wimbledon and the USO and I agree 20 slams is a very attractive target.
Have the points from Miami last year come off yet?
According to the Live Rankings website (http://live-tennis.eu/en/atp-live-ranking), Andy will only add points if he wins tomorrow (and replace 90 points from Monte Carlo) but another live rankings website disagrees and the 90 points won so far are accumulated. I think this is correct as with Andy not playing Miami, he only has 17 out of 18 ranking events so Barcelona would be the 18th. I may be mistaken as it's unlike live-rankings to be wrong.
The live rankings website was wrong and Andy did add 180 points this week. The current rankings after 6 months as #1. 600 points will be coming off next Monday.
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So am I right, he is currently losing points at a slower rate than Djokovic?
roytennisfan
01-05-2017, 08:40
Not sure why they have deducted Madrid points so early, obviously drop next week but if you include Rome Andy and Novak both dropping 1600 for win and final, Novak obviously dropping 800 more after Roland Garros 3,600 to 2,800................... but then comes grass, Queens and Wimbledon where Andy drops 2,500 and Novak only 90
Not sure why they have deducted Madrid points so early, obviously drop next week but if you include Rome Andy and Novak both dropping 1600 for win and final, Novak obviously dropping 800 more after Roland Garros 3,600 to 2,800................... but then comes grass, Queens and Wimbledon where Andy drops 2,500 and Novak only 90
Yeah, but they won't necessarily drop will they? .... who's to say Andy won't win the grass court season again?! :big grin:
themass15
03-05-2017, 12:19
Agreed Caro, I think Andy will come good for the grass season. Fingers & everything crossed!!!!!
roytennisfan
03-05-2017, 12:40
Yeah, but they won't necessarily drop will they? .... who's to say Andy won't win the grass court season again?! :big grin:
Apologies you are right, I definitely used the wrong word should have said defends not drops, he may not drop any!
Andy has now passed practically everyone for consecutive weeks at no 1 after gaining the ranking. He has actually passed all except Andrade,Federer,Nadal,Djokovic and Hewitt. He could pass Nadal.
supergran
13-05-2017, 09:17
News about Lendl on Facebook!
News about Lendl on Facebook!
Oh dear, I don't 'do' Facebook!!
angiebabez
13-05-2017, 12:57
News about Lendl on Facebook!
What news?... is it the "clickbait" headline that hes racing to andys rescue when really hes just turning up when he planned to.
themass15
13-05-2017, 17:15
Well let's hope he can help Andy to stay at No. 1
LC the fan
21-05-2017, 13:11
Well let's hope he can help Andy to stay at No. 1
Amen to that....in spades
Am I right that even if Andy goes no further and Nadal wins , and then Andy gains no points in the grass season he will still be No 2 after Wimbledon. Also he has little to defend until the Asian swing as he didn't play Toronto and only made the 4th round at the U.S..
I have the calculation wrong but the deeper he goes at Queens and Wimbledon the better
roytennisfan
08-06-2017, 17:30
I have the calculation wrong but the deeper he goes at Queens and Wimbledon the better
Andy has 9890 and Rafa 6005 a lead of 3885 , Rafa (or Andy or Stan on 5695) can win another 1280 in Roland Garros.
Andy will loose his 500 for Queens and 2,000 for Wimbledon whilst Rafa has nothing to Loose and Stan only 45 to Loose.
In other words to stay #1 after Wimbledon Andy cannot afford Rafa to score more then 1380 extra points or Stan to score more than 1735 extra in remaining RG through to Wimbledon
If the worst happens at RG that gap closes to just 205 points spare on Rafa, but lets be positive an Andy Dom final would be a terrific boost!
themass15
08-06-2017, 17:36
Andy will have his work cut out to stay at No. 1 but I am sure he will have a good showing at Queens / Wimbledon.
roytennisfan
08-06-2017, 18:10
Andy will have his work cut out to stay at No. 1 but I am sure he will have a good showing at Queens / Wimbledon.
He could loose it after Wimbledon, but i'm really hoping for some good performances and him retaining it to be #1 at all 4 slams
Andy will loose his 500 for Queens and 2,000 for Wimbledon whilst Rafa has nothing to Loose and Stan only 45 to Loose.
.............. but he may well not lose them. Certainly, they will drop off before the relevant tournaments but - think positively - there's nothing to say that Andy won't regain them. I'm definitely hoping that he will! :GBflag::thumbup:
Yes people seem to be focusing on Nole but Rafa is closing the gap. I've said all along this year that spreading the points among a variety of players is best for Andy especially after his poor start to the year. So come on Dom!
yes , cmon Dom , not just for the points , but because I think hes awesome
roytennisfan
08-06-2017, 19:51
.............. but he may well not lose them. Certainly, they will drop off before the relevant tournaments but - think positively - there's nothing to say that Andy won't regain them. I'm definitely hoping that he will! :GBflag::thumbup:
I was pointing out his lead will reduce not that he couldn't win them back, just stating that Rafa and Stan will have chances with them having nothing to drop even if Andy wins that they are likely to close the gap. If you look at the race, Rafa is obviously the main threat but anyone who can string wins together out of Stan, Nole and Roger will also have chances to close the gap in the coming weeks, them splitting the points would obviously be good for Andy and retaining #1
sir coolerking
09-06-2017, 07:29
I don't see Federer being a threat for the Number 1 ranking. I'm fairly certain he'll continue to play the minimum number of tournaments he has to. I have no doubt he'll skip one of Cincy or Toronto. Novak just doesn't seem to have the heart for the battle at the mo and may well take a break. So the big question is Rafa - how will he take to grass this year? How much will all these clay court matches have taken out of him? Will he still be as effective on hard courts later in the season? Will his body hold up?
If Andy is still Number 1 after Wimbledon then he has a great chance to take it to the end of the year with not so much to defend in the next 3 big tournaments.
roytennisfan
11-06-2017, 15:35
I don't see Federer being a threat for the Number 1 ranking. I'm fairly certain he'll continue to play the minimum number of tournaments he has to. I have no doubt he'll skip one of Cincy or Toronto. Novak just doesn't seem to have the heart for the battle at the mo and may well take a break. So the big question is Rafa - how will he take to grass this year? How much will all these clay court matches have taken out of him? Will he still be as effective on hard courts later in the season? Will his body hold up?
If Andy is still Number 1 after Wimbledon then he has a great chance to take it to the end of the year with not so much to defend in the next 3 big tournaments.
Andy is now 4,985 points behind Rafa in the Race after RG, whilst he doesn't have so many to drop after Wimbledon until after the US, I think the best Andy can hope for is to stay #1 till Autumn. To stay #1 till year-end he will need to make up all those points on Rafa which whilst not impossible means Andy would have to put together another big winning run
Where will Andy be in The Race tomorrow?
................ and Djokovic?
ATP Race after RollyG.
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themass15
11-06-2017, 16:58
Looks like Andy could potentially face Fed in the semi at Wimbledon if rankings are as they are tomorrow.
Looks like Andy could potentially face Fed in the semi at Wimbledon if rankings are as they are tomorrow.
Well, unless Fed is number 2 in the rankings going into Wimbledon, I think it's 50/50 that Andy will meet him in the semis, isn't it? As long as Andy is still number 1 and if they both get that far, of course! Even with the extra weighting for grass, I'm not sure Fed can make it to number 2 seed, can he? I'm hoping other members, who know far more about it than I do, will put us right.
themass15
11-06-2017, 18:15
Depends on quarter finals. I thought sometimes No. 4 seed played No. 5 but of course Djoko may skip Wimbledon.
Depends on quarter finals. I thought sometimes No. 4 seed played No. 5 but of course Djoko may skip Wimbledon.
I think 1 and 2 are put on opposite sides of the draw - then they draw 3 and 4 and then 5 and 6 and then 7-10 and so on - so pretty random. That's my understanding but I could very well be wrong!
Lifted from elsewhere these are the rankings based on Wimbledon's seeding formula (100% of points in last 12 months & 75% of points in the previous 12 months)
1.Andy 11930
2.Djokovic 7395
3.Nadal 7318
4.Wawrinka 6490
5.Federer 6385
There will be points to be added from upcoming tournaments in Stuttgart, Halle & Queens so looking at this, it seems Wawrinka is the one most likely to drop out of being seeded in the top 4 at Wimbledon.
So that's why Fed's playing two warmups!
roytennisfan
11-06-2017, 19:07
Well, unless Fed is number 2 in the rankings going into Wimbledon, I think it's 50/50 that Andy will meet him in the semis, isn't it? As long as Andy is still number 1 and if they both get that far, of course! Even with the extra weighting for grass, I'm not sure Fed can make it to number 2 seed, can he? I'm hoping other members, who know far more about it than I do, will put us right.
It is not beyond Federer getting to #2 with wins in the next 2 weeks counting double he could add 500+1000 and he already has 1620 grass bonus (sf 2016, F 2015) so whilst he would be #5 as of Monday, winning those two tournaments would make him #2 unless Rafa wins Queens
Current ranking points remaining after queens with bonus (100% last 12 months + 75% of best, previous 12 months)
Andy 9,390 +2,540 11,930 max possible 12,930 (w queens)
Rafa 7,285 + 33 7,318 max possible 8,318 (w queens)
Stan 6,175 + 315 6,490 max Possible 7,490 (w queens)
Nole 5,805 + 1,590 7,395
Roger 4,765 + 1,620 6,385 max possible 7,885 (W stuttgart W Halle)
Milos 4,150 + 1,267 5,417 max possible 6,417 (w queens)
roytennisfan
11-06-2017, 19:10
Lifted from elsewhere these are the rankings based on Wimbledon's seeding formula (100% of points in last 12 months & 75% of points in the previous 12 months)
1.Andy 11930
2.Djokovic 7395
3.Nadal 7318
4.Wawrinka 6490
5.Federer 6385
There will be points to be added from upcoming tournaments in Stuttgart, Halle & Queens so looking at this, it seems Wawrinka is the one most likely to drop out of being seeded in the top 4 at Wimbledon.
I was working them out, glad you have got exactly the same numbers!As I put 2 wins also mean Roger would get #2 above Rafa ...unless Rafa wins Queens
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