On Monday, with Roger Federer's withdrawal from the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, it was confirmed that Rafael Nadal will reclaim the world ranking. It was at this tournament nine years ago that the Spaniard snagged the top spot for the first time. The 31-year-old has had an incredible season considering his injury-shortened 2016 campaign, with two Masters title, a 10th victory at Roland Garros—and now a return to the top of his sport.
In a video from the ATP, the younger generation—namely Alexander Zverev, Nick Kyrgios, and Dominic Thiem—reflected on Nadal's major comeback.