The Swiss legend Roger Federer was out of Top 3 in the ATP rankings for the first time since 2003. Federer's absence from the Asian tour has proved costly for his rankings. Andy Murray went on win his hat trick titles in Asia and cinched the number three spot from the Swiss Legend.
For the first time in eight years, Roger Federer has fallen out of the top 3 in the ATP rankings. Britain’s Andy Murray moved from fourth to third in the new rankings released Monday, with Federer dropping from No. 3 to No. 4. Novak Djokovic remains No. 1 and Rafael Nadal No. 2. Roger Federer is facing the toughest situation he has ever gone though a rough patch like this. Roger Federer started this season as No.2 and will be ending the 2011 as No.4.
Mighty Scot, Andy Murray surged from fourth to third in the new rankings released Monday, with Federer slumping from third to the fourth spot. Novak Djokovic remains on top and Rafael Nadal settles for second best.
Federer was absent from tour after his U.S. Open semi-final defeat against Novak Djokovic and consequently is out of the top 3 for the first time since July 2003. However, Federer has been sidelined with an injury, the Scot Murray will have only few points to defend his No.3 position before the end of the season, and Murray will be ending the season as No.3 for the first time.
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