Federer claims top spot, becomes oldest ever ATP World No. 1

Madrid Feb 19 (IANS) Switzerland s Roger Federer became the oldest ever World No. 1 in the men s Association of Tennis Professionals world singles rankings released on Monday after his victory at the Rotterdam Open.

Unseating Spain s Rafael Nadal the 36-year-old reclaimed the top spot for the first time since October 29 2012 reports Efe.

On Sunday the 20-time Grand Slam champion defeated Grigor Dimitrov who moved up to the fourth place 6-2-6-2 in Rotterdam to win his 97th title.

Federer is three years older than previous record holder Andre Agassi of the United States.

Germany s Alexander Zverev fell to fifth place while South Africa s Kevin Anderson jumped to ninth.

The current ATP rankings and point scores are as follows:

1. Roger Federer (Switzerland) 10 105

2. Rafael Nadal (Spain) 9 760 points

3. Marin Cilic (Croatia) 4 960

4. Grigor Dimitrov (Bulgaria) 4 635

5. Alexander Zverev (Germany) 4 450

6. Dominic Thiem (Austria) 4 220

7. David Goffin (Belgium) 3 280

8. Jack Sock (United States) 2 880

9. Kevin Anderson (South Africa) 2 825

10. Juan Martin del Potro (Argentina) 2 815.

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