Who is Men’s Tennis’ Real No. 1: Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray?

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Published: July 8, 2013

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Novak Djokovic is still the top-ranked player in the world, but after Andy Murray's resounding victory over him in the Wimbledon final (6-4, 7-5, 6-4), I couldn't help but wonder if perhaps Murray was the best player in tennis right now.

After all, we suddenly live in a world where Murray has won three of the five biggest prizes in the last year—the Olympics, U.S. Open and Wimbledon. Even Murray himself can hardly believe it!



While Djokovic holds a 3,000-point lead in the ATP Rankings, Murray has beaten Djokovic in the finals of the U.S. Open and Wimbledon and the semifinals during the London Games. That's certainly enough to make it a conversation.

Before digging into this debate, it's important to note that Rafael Nadal is currently the leader in the 2013 Race Rankings, and after the French Open, many people (including myself) were arguing that he was the best player in tennis. However, considering the Spaniard's minimal play on hard courts over the past year and his early exit at Wimbledon, he should be left out of the discussion for the time being.



The truth is, right now, this is Murray and Djokovic's tour. The two have met in three of the last four Grand Slam finals and are certainly establishing themselves as the game's top rivalry.

They have already met 19 times in their careers, with Djokovic leading the head-to-head, 11-8. Considering they are both 26 (born just one week apart) and in relatively good health, they have set themselves up for an extremely compelling next few years of big-stage clashes.

Personality-wise, it's hard to think of two guys who are more different. Djoker loves the spotlight and thoroughly enjoys the "entertainer" part of the tennis professional's job. Murray, meanwhile, is a natural introvert, and the "fame" part of the gig always seemed like a big burden for him.

But both have a drive to be the best and the work ethic and tale...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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