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Roger and the Top Ten

12.12.2008 | Tennis

This year, Roger finished his seventh consecutive season as a player ranked amongst the Top Ten. Only 13 players have managed to do the same since the introduction of the ATP ranking in 1973. In total, 109 players have ended the year among the best ten players.

 

André Agassi and Jimmy Connors are the current record holders with 16 years in series, followed by Ivan Lendl (13) and Pete Sampras (12).

 

The ranking:

 

André Agassi : 16 times (1988-92, '94-96, '98-2005)

Jimmy Connors : 16 (1973-88)

Ivan Lendl : 13 (1980-92)

Pete Sampras : 12 (1990-2001)

Boris Becker : 11 (1985-92, '94-96)  

Stefan Edberg : 10 (1985-94)

John McEnroe : 10 (1978-85, '87, '89)  

Guillermo Vilas : 9 (1974-82)

Björn Borg : 8 (1974-81)

Michael Chang : 7 (1989, '92-97)  

Roger : 7 (2002-08)

Andy Roddick :  7 (2002-08)

Mats Wilander : 7 (1982-88)

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DashAnyKa
12/12/2008 | 05:48 PM
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CONGRATULATIONS MY CHAMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best wishes from me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love you always
Dasha.
eLenna13
12/12/2008 | 05:41 PM
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I love you Roger! You are the best,
best wishes!!
lavyns
12/12/2008 | 05:39 PM
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YOU ARE THE BEST!!!
angellT
12/12/2008 | 05:37 PM
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Dear Roger,

Congratulations! I hope you continue to excel and play your amazing game as long as you want to play. You are a good person, and the most grounded and well rounded athlete I've ever observed.

If the truth be known, you have already sho
Loti
12/12/2008 | 05:24 PM
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Congratulations Roger.. however, whatever the rest may have done, NOBODY has held the Nº 1 spot for 237 consecutive weeks of their years in the top 10!!

Good luck in 2009 - we'll be right behind you backing you all the way

LOL
Lottie
RogerFedererIsMyGod
12/12/2008 | 04:58 PM
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Congratulation my King! I can't wait to see you again next year. :)
Miboyd
12/12/2008 | 04:47 PM
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Yay! U are Great!!!!
All ur fans are really proud!!!!
Keep going!!!
All the Best For the Next Year!!! =D

*U R Our #1*


I hope u r having a great time!!!


A JOLLY CHRISTMAS 4 EVERYONE! (^.^)
Roger_Federer01
12/12/2008 | 04:46 PM
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Helloo,
Thats a great news bb...!~Congrats..!~Wish u lots of happiness..!~Love naf..!~
LovefromJapan
12/12/2008 | 04:45 PM
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Dearest Roger,

What a great achievement! Stay healthy and be there as long as you want to!

Cheers,
Kei
tri_me
12/12/2008 | 04:41 PM
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Wow....Roger!!! That's a great achievement.....isn't it? Wish you all the best for the future and i wish, you remain in the TOP 10 for many years to come!!!! Hope the year 2009 brings you all the happiness n success that you've been wishin 4!!!
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