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 | Nadal: I'm not a favorite for number 1 at the end of the year13-08-2013 |
"I think I have a lead, but I can not say I'm the favorite for number 1 at the end of the year," said Nadal after defeating Milos Raonic in the final in Montreal and won the 25th Masters Series title.
The Spaniard made a phenomenal season after returning from a long absence through injury, having already earned over 8,000 points, although missed the Australian Open and was eliminated in the first round of Wimbledon.
"I think I have a lead, but I can not say I'm the favorite. On this surface Novak is very good. Still remain 3 Masters, US Open and the World Cup final round - everyone on surface that is good for him than me. That's about 6500 points. I think I need to have at least 10,000 points at the end of the year to be number 1. Now have 8000, so I have to win at least another 2000. This will be very difficult at this stage of the season, but I will try to do it, "said Nadal.
The winner of 12 Grand Slam titles has finished as the leader of the world rankings in two years - 2008 and 2010.