The Official "Congratulations, Rafa!" Thread - DiscussWorldIssues - Socio-Economic Religion and Political Uncensored Debate

**Freefspruptpx** · 01-09-2008, 02:08 AM

Very well deserved. Here's hoping that Federer can mount another challenge to regain the spot and that Novak can make a charge of his own.

Congratulations, Rafa!

**tuszit** · 01-09-2008, 02:10 AM

VAMOSRAFANUMBER 1

**Freefspruptpx** · 01-09-2008, 02:11 AM

Wow. Rafa is surprisingly subdued.

**seodiary** · 01-09-2008, 02:16 AM

Very impressive performance tonight to seal the deal. Now it's just a matter of how soon he'll take over the top spot.

Will Rafa feel no pressure tomorrow, and get to #1 even faster?
Or will he relax a bit, and look ahead to the Olympics and the U.S. Open?

**Emunsesoxmete** · 01-09-2008, 02:19 AM

Just a few more...

**Andoror** · 01-09-2008, 02:38 AM

Congrats Rafa. Well deserved milestone in his already legendary career!

**WaydayFep** · 01-09-2008, 02:40 AM

Vamos!!!! Way to go Rafa!

**Woziwfaq** · 01-09-2008, 02:45 AM

Wow. Rafa is surprisingly subdued.

It's like he said. He'll party after Davis Cup. There is still a lot of work to do.

**patrycjakolekk** · 01-09-2008, 02:54 AM

Well deserved. Congrats to Rafa's fans who've been waiting in the wings all this time.

**maxuilg** · 01-09-2008, 03:03 AM

This is really hard.

It is hard to acknowledge a new number one in the face of Federer's big fat hole that he dug for himself.

But....I'm thrilled for Rafael. He's worked hard....and even if there was a chance that numerically he didnn't add up to number one.....by his performance this season.....he surely deserves the title, that's how much he deserves it.

Congratulations Rafa! This is awesome stuff!

**maxuilg** · 01-09-2008, 03:04 AM

I'm just happy this is a congratulations rafa thread and not...someone bumping up that awful "fed is washed up" thread......

**pongeystrhjst** · 01-09-2008, 03:20 AM

Congratulations to Rafael Nadal.

On August 18th(if not before), he can erase the fact that he is the best ever player to be number 2 without reaching number 1 in is career.

Celebrate, Rafael fans. Well deserved.

**Laqswrnm** · 01-09-2008, 05:07 AM

I'm a major, major Federer fan and when the threat of Nadal first happened a few years back, I was definitely always against him just because he was Roger's greatest rival.

Rafa has won me over with his absolute force of will and the way that he has never acted in any way other than with complete humility and class.

While I defintely mourn the loss of Federer's #1 rating, I have to stand up and applaud Mr. Nadal, who completely deserves it.

Here's to Rafa.

**xresultsearch** · 01-09-2008, 05:11 AM

Fed will always be my #1 but Rafael has more than earned the top rankings spot and my wholehearted respect. Well, well done Rafa!!

**ImapFidaarram** · 01-09-2008, 05:13 AM

Ajde Rafa! You've truly earned the title #1 player in the world!

And congratulations to all of Rafa's fans here at TAT. Seeing a fave player reach the highest pinnacles in the sport is the ultimate payoff.

**ArrichMer** · 01-09-2008, 05:22 AM

I'm a major, major Federer fan and when the threat of Nadal first happened a few years back, I was definitely always against him just because he was Roger's greatest rival.

Rafa has won me over with his absolute force of will and the way that he has never acted in any way other than with complete humility and class.

While I defintely mourn the loss of Federer's #1 rating, I have to stand up and applaud Mr. Nadal, who completely deserves it.

Here's to Rafa.

Ditto

But...enjoy the #1 ranking while you can! It won't be too long before it is back in the hands of the Swiss King

**georgshult** · 01-09-2008, 06:30 AM

Congrats to Rafa! I think he should have at least ten months at the top spot. I hope he enjoys them!

**Roorseprate** · 02-08-2008, 01:29 PM

Fed will always be my #1 but Rafael has more than earned the top rankings spot and my wholehearted respect. Well, well done Rafa!!

Well said. I echo the sentiment.

Well done Rafa! Now beat Nole today!

**jakitula** · 02-08-2008, 03:00 PM

Very well deserved, indeed! A lot of people have overlooked his tremendous achievements just because he has never been ranked as the best player in the world. Now is certainly a time to celebrate everything he has accomplished in his young career.. But as a long-time fan, here's definitely looking forward to a lot more! VAMOS RAFA!!!

**huylibizonoff** · 02-08-2008, 05:32 PM

THIS is officially the anti-, polar opposite of the "Jelena's #1!" thread. (No one can truly argue about Rafa's being a deserving No. 1.)

01-09-2008, 02:08 AM	#1
Freefspruptpx Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 469 Senior Member	The Official "Congratulations, Rafa!" Thread Very well deserved. Here's hoping that Federer can mount another challenge to regain the spot and that Novak can make a charge of his own. Congratulations, Rafa! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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tuszit Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 473 Senior Member	VAMOSRAFANUMBER 1 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Freefspruptpx Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 469 Senior Member	Wow. Rafa is surprisingly subdued. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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seodiary Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 488 Senior Member	Very impressive performance tonight to seal the deal. Now it's just a matter of how soon he'll take over the top spot. Will Rafa feel no pressure tomorrow, and get to #1 even faster? Or will he relax a bit, and look ahead to the Olympics and the U.S. Open? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Emunsesoxmete Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 593 Senior Member	Just a few more... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Andoror Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 647 Senior Member	Congrats Rafa. Well deserved milestone in his already legendary career! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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WaydayFep Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 520 Senior Member	Vamos!!!! Way to go Rafa! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-09-2008, 02:45 AM	#8
Woziwfaq Join Date Dec 2005 Posts 367 Senior Member	Wow. Rafa is surprisingly subdued. It's like he said. He'll party after Davis Cup. There is still a lot of work to do. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-09-2008, 02:54 AM	#9
patrycjakolekk Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 564 Senior Member	Well deserved. Congrats to Rafa's fans who've been waiting in the wings all this time. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-09-2008, 03:03 AM	#10
maxuilg Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 499 Senior Member	This is really hard. It is hard to acknowledge a new number one in the face of Federer's big fat hole that he dug for himself. But....I'm thrilled for Rafael. He's worked hard....and even if there was a chance that numerically he didnn't add up to number one.....by his performance this season.....he surely deserves the title, that's how much he deserves it. Congratulations Rafa! This is awesome stuff! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-09-2008, 03:04 AM	#11
maxuilg Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 499 Senior Member	I'm just happy this is a congratulations rafa thread and not...someone bumping up that awful "fed is washed up" thread...... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-09-2008, 03:20 AM	#12
pongeystrhjst Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 718 Senior Member	Congratulations to Rafael Nadal. On August 18th(if not before), he can erase the fact that he is the best ever player to be number 2 without reaching number 1 in is career. Celebrate, Rafael fans. Well deserved. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-09-2008, 05:07 AM	#13
Laqswrnm Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 498 Senior Member	I'm a major, major Federer fan and when the threat of Nadal first happened a few years back, I was definitely always against him just because he was Roger's greatest rival. Rafa has won me over with his absolute force of will and the way that he has never acted in any way other than with complete humility and class. While I defintely mourn the loss of Federer's #1 rating, I have to stand up and applaud Mr. Nadal, who completely deserves it. Here's to Rafa. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-09-2008, 05:11 AM	#14
xresultsearch Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 434 Senior Member	Fed will always be my #1 but Rafael has more than earned the top rankings spot and my wholehearted respect. Well, well done Rafa!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-09-2008, 05:13 AM	#15
ImapFidaarram Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 537 Senior Member	Ajde Rafa! You've truly earned the title #1 player in the world! And congratulations to all of Rafa's fans here at TAT. Seeing a fave player reach the highest pinnacles in the sport is the ultimate payoff. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-09-2008, 05:22 AM	#16
ArrichMer Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 570 Senior Member	I'm a major, major Federer fan and when the threat of Nadal first happened a few years back, I was definitely always against him just because he was Roger's greatest rival. Rafa has won me over with his absolute force of will and the way that he has never acted in any way other than with complete humility and class. While I defintely mourn the loss of Federer's #1 rating, I have to stand up and applaud Mr. Nadal, who completely deserves it. Here's to Rafa. Ditto But...enjoy the #1 ranking while you can! It won't be too long before it is back in the hands of the Swiss King Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-09-2008, 06:30 AM	#17
georgshult Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 552 Senior Member	Congrats to Rafa! I think he should have at least ten months at the top spot. I hope he enjoys them! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-08-2008, 01:29 PM	#18
Roorseprate Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 659 Senior Member	Fed will always be my #1 but Rafael has more than earned the top rankings spot and my wholehearted respect. Well, well done Rafa!! Well said. I echo the sentiment. Well done Rafa! Now beat Nole today! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-08-2008, 03:00 PM	#19
jakitula Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 457 Senior Member	Very well deserved, indeed! A lot of people have overlooked his tremendous achievements just because he has never been ranked as the best player in the world. Now is certainly a time to celebrate everything he has accomplished in his young career.. But as a long-time fan, here's definitely looking forward to a lot more! VAMOS RAFA!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-08-2008, 05:32 PM	#20
huylibizonoff Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 572 Senior Member	THIS is officially the anti-, polar opposite of the "Jelena's #1!" thread. (No one can truly argue about Rafa's being a deserving No. 1.) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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