Nadal, who will replace Djokovic at the top irrespective of the result in the final, said that he considered his return to the throne ‘special’.
“This is a great year, one of the best years of my career without any doubt. It is sure is special be back to the top position of the rankings after more than a half year without playing tennis. I worked hard every day with the right attitude I think, and because of that, I am today in this situation. I am number one today, but it’s not for the end of the season,” Nadal told ATP Tour’s official website.
“I won’t go to sleep tonight feeling that I am the best player of the world. That’s something that I never thought, and I don’t – think that now today. I played a very complete season, and that’s why I am the best in the rankings today. If I am able to be number one at the end of the season, then, that’s an important achievement because I will be the best of the year – that’s something that really motivates me,” he added.
Nadal was given a free pass to the final after his opponent Tomas Berdych had to retire due to a back injury and will be looking to claim his 11th title of the season on Sunday.
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