[Sawyer&Kate]

For the win. Rafa FTW!!

Like that title as well.

[lovder&mer]

Sawyer&Kate... do you want to be added?

what FTW means?

[merveille]

Great titles Karen. I can't wait to have it black on white...Rafa as #1

FTW means For The Win

[Sparkling_Diamond]

Originally Posted by merveille (View Post) Great titles Karen. I can't wait to have it black on white...Rafa as #1 FTW means For The Win

Oh, me neither, Lara. I believe he was #2 for three years! They give flowers when you become #1 at a tournament, I believe. At least I recall it so when Kim Clijsters grabbed the #1 position in LA. I hope he gets flowers, meaning I want him to win Cinci. My wish is unfortunately not command. *sigh*

B, concerning 'ftw'... What Lara said.

[Sawyer&Kate]

lovder&mer , sure, I'd love to be added, thanks!

[Sparkling_Diamond]

Guys, I think we will have to wait until tomorrow to start a new thread. Rafa is only sure of the #1 ranking if he beats Lapentti tonight I believe.


expert from Yahoo:

The only way Nadal won’t become No. 1 in the next three weeks is if he fails to advance Friday, loses before the third round at the Olympics and Federer wins the gold medal in Beijing.

So Break his serve, break his heart, break his soul!

[lovder&mer]

Thanks Lara

Sawyer&Kate I'll add you so
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I did the calculation girls, those are the scenarios according to Rafa achievement in Cincy

08/04 ranking
Roger
6680
Rafa
W - 6730
F - 6580
S - 6455
Q - 6355
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08/11
Roger
6330
Rafa
W - 6580
F - 6430
S - 6305
Q - 6205
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08/18
Roger
5830
Rafa
W - 6575
F - 6425
S - 6300
Q - 6200
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it means he wins tonight he is #1 regardless Federer in the olympics... if he loses today he has to make the 3rd round in the olympics to do not depend on Federer results in the Olympics

[lovder&mer]

HE MADE IT!!!!!!
Rafa is #1

[Icey_]

Rafa isnt the number 1 yet...
If he win the final he'll get it

almost.. it say in my country (TV, press,..)




I have never known how they calculate the number one :S

[lovder&mer]

He is #1.
If he wins tomorrow and loses the final he will be #1 on 08/11, if he wins the tournament on 08/04. If he loses tomorrow he will be #1 on 08/18.
There is no way he can't be #1

[Sparkling_Diamond]

Originally Posted by lovder&mer (View Post) He is #1. If he wins tomorrow and loses the final he will be #1 on 08/11, if he wins the tournament on 08/04. If he loses tomorrow he will be #1 on 08/18. There is no way he can't be #1

Exactly. WOOOOOOOOOOT. I took him a long time but he did it! Now we can start a new thread.

ETA - pics!





He should be very proud of himself. Plus, just about the match. I hear from a bunch of people the second set was the best they ever saw Rafa play on a hard court. That's great to hear.

[merveille]

So amazing! And long time in the making...he is on a run right now, he should proud that he made it during the HC time.

[Sparkling_Diamond]

^Eek, definitely. I never dreamt of him reaching the semis in Cinci; which is known to have the fastest courts around, together with the USO. Awesome.

[for orange skies]

I'm very glad to hear Rafa will become #1. He deserves it.

[Sparkling_Diamond]

^He deserved it when he won Wimbledon imo but... we've waited for three years, those couple extra weeks I could handle.

Off to start the new thread.

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