Sport news

Latest sport news

Federer flew from the top 3 in the world 

Federer flew from the top 3 in the world

16.10.2011


For the first time in eight years since Federer will not be a member of the Top 3 in the rankings of the ATP. This official will happen tomorrow when the position will take Briton Andy Murray. 24-year-old defended his title of "Masters" Tournament in Shanghai after the final defeat 7-5, 6-4 David Ferrer (Spain).

Thus Murray record 15th consecutive victory and a hat-trick of titles in Asia. Before his triumph in Shanghai, is congratulated by Scottish success in Bangkok (Thailand) and Tokyo (Japan).

Thus Andy Murray collected the necessary number of points to shift from the third position Roger Federer. Federer, who is a record in Grand Slam awards (16), has recently been outside the top 3 in 2003, just before his first Wimbledon title.

The title was under â„– 5 for Andy Murray in the season. Earlier, he triumphs in "Queens Club" in London (grass), "Masters" Tournament in Cincinnati (the final beat Novak Djokovic) and the previously mentioned "trio" in Asia - Bangkok, Tokyo and Shanghai. More titles by Murray in year won only undisputed â„– 1 Novak Djokovic (10 titles).



Latest sport news