Rafa Nadal thanks fans for support in video message after returning to World No.1

Sport360 staff 09:50 22/08/2017
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  • Happy man: Nadal.

    New World No.1 Rafa Nadal has posted a video message to his supporters after returning to top spot in the men’s ranking for the first time since July 2014.

    The Spaniard, 15-time Grand Slam champion replaced Andy Murray at the top of the tree on Monday following a sensational year, in which he triumphed for a record 10th time at Roland Garros and reached the final of the Australian Open.

    Nadal, who is currently in New York preparing for the final major of the season – the US Open – uploaded a video to his social media channels from the back of a car driving through the Big Apple.

    “Today is a special day, going back to No.1, I’m very happy and many thanks for everything,” he said.

    The 31-year-old, who has previously been atop of the rankings for 141 weeks during his illustrious career, is looking to win his third title at Flushing Meadows.

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