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Tue 07 Jul 2008End of a streak for Federer but not of an era
THE TENNIS world order was shaken on Sunday night but it was not recreated in the form of Rafael Nadal. Roger Federer is still the best player in the world. He remains at number one, a ranking he has occupied since February 2nd, 2004, a streak of 231 weeks, writes Johnny Watterson.
While many will see Nadal's triumph over the five-time champion as the changing of the guard, it is no such thing. Even Nadal acknowledges Federer is still the leading force in the game.
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