Tennis Legend Rafael Nadal Drops Out of Top 100 Rankings After Two Decades
Rafael Nadal has dropped out of the top 100 rankings for the first time in 20 years. Nadal has been sidelined since March with a foot injury.
Nadal, who turns 37 next month, has been the world's top-ranked men's tennis player for a total of 209 weeks, the second-most in history. He has won 22 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in men's tennis history.
Nadal's last tournament was the Australian Open in January, where he lost to eventual champion Novak Djokovic in the semifinals. He has not played since then due to a foot injury that has been bothering him for several years.
Nadal underwent surgery on his foot in May and is expected to be out for several more months. He has not yet announced when he plans to return to competition.
Nadal's ranking drop is a significant setback for the Spaniard, who has been one of the most dominant players in tennis for the past two decades. However, Nadal has a history of overcoming adversity and it would be foolish to count him out.
If Nadal can return to full fitness, he will still be a major contender for Grand Slam titles. He is a true champion and his legacy is secure, regardless of where he finishes in the rankings.