19 members meet in New York
New York City experienced early Saturday it was probably the largest gathering in the history of tennis myths. The past and present of the racket, represented by no less than 19 of the numbers one that has had the world ranking male. The reason for such a special celebration is the 40th anniversary of the creation of the world ranking. On the eve of the start of the U.S. Open, the act could have only one stage, New York.
The honorees shared smiles, complicity, memories of old battles in the luxurious rooms of the Waldorf Astoria in New York. No shortage of current players, the Nadal, Djokovic and Federer starting tomorrow that will fight to win the last Grand Slam tournament of the year.
The current world number one, Novak Djokovic said how it feels to hold that position today. "It's definitely the goal of every athlete, not just the players. Growing up, early, inspires you have that love, appreciation and passion for the sport, and of course that is the great motivation to wake up every morning to work so hard and be number one in the world. Not many people get, so sitting next to other champions is a real honor, "said Nole '.
Roger Federer reminded that were number one before him, as his childhood idol, Swede Stefan Edberg. "It was important to have someone to look up to," said Federer, who holds the record for weeks on the job. "We put so much effort into this game ...".
Nadal, Moya and Ferrero
Among the honorees not lacking the three Spanish who have occupied the first place in the world, Carlos Moya, Juan Carlos Ferrero and Rafael Nadal. With them, the Brazilian Gustavo Kuerten, Australians John Newcombe and Lleyton Hewitt, Americans John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors, Andy Roddick and Jim Courier, Romanian Ilie Nastase, Czech Ivan Lendl, Sweden's Bjorn Borg, Mats Wilander and Stefan Edberg , Chilean Marcelo Rios and Russian Yevgeny Kafelnikov,
McEnroe showed his respect for the trio of active players that have been number one, Djokovic, Nadal and Federer. "These guys are carrying the legacy of beautiful way." The joke of the day, the work of Andy Roddick: "I am honored to be the worst player in this room," he said to laughter from the audience.
During the ceremony, paid tribute to ATP president Brad Drewett, who died this year after suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Drewett ATP created the Heritage, which honors the 25 players who have reached the top slot in the ranking since its inception in 1973
New York City experienced early Saturday it was probably the largest gathering in the history of tennis myths. The past and present of the racket, represented by no less than 19 of the numbers one that has had the world ranking male. The reason for such a special celebration is the 40th anniversary of the creation of the world ranking. On the eve of the start of the U.S. Open, the act could have only one stage, New York.
The honorees shared smiles, complicity, memories of old battles in the luxurious rooms of the Waldorf Astoria in New York. No shortage of current players, the Nadal, Djokovic and Federer starting tomorrow that will fight to win the last Grand Slam tournament of the year.
The current world number one, Novak Djokovic said how it feels to hold that position today. "It's definitely the goal of every athlete, not just the players. Growing up, early, inspires you have that love, appreciation and passion for the sport, and of course that is the great motivation to wake up every morning to work so hard and be number one in the world. Not many people get, so sitting next to other champions is a real honor, "said Nole '.
Roger Federer reminded that were number one before him, as his childhood idol, Swede Stefan Edberg. "It was important to have someone to look up to," said Federer, who holds the record for weeks on the job. "We put so much effort into this game ...".
Nadal, Moya and Ferrero
Among the honorees not lacking the three Spanish who have occupied the first place in the world, Carlos Moya, Juan Carlos Ferrero and Rafael Nadal. With them, the Brazilian Gustavo Kuerten, Australians John Newcombe and Lleyton Hewitt, Americans John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors, Andy Roddick and Jim Courier, Romanian Ilie Nastase, Czech Ivan Lendl, Sweden's Bjorn Borg, Mats Wilander and Stefan Edberg , Chilean Marcelo Rios and Russian Yevgeny Kafelnikov,
McEnroe showed his respect for the trio of active players that have been number one, Djokovic, Nadal and Federer. "These guys are carrying the legacy of beautiful way." The joke of the day, the work of Andy Roddick: "I am honored to be the worst player in this room," he said to laughter from the audience.
During the ceremony, paid tribute to ATP president Brad Drewett, who died this year after suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Drewett ATP created the Heritage, which honors the 25 players who have reached the top slot in the ranking since its inception in 1973
19 de los números uno se dan cita en Nueva York
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