When the Olympics' points will be add in the ATP ranking?

Question

Does Nadal going to be no1 seed going to the US Open no matter what Federer going to achieve?

Answer 1

Nadal is certain to be number one seed for the US Open. Even if Federer won the Olympic Gold Medal and Rafa went out first round, he would still be seeded number 1 for the Open.

Its because points still have to be taken off from last year, and when they are the gap between them will be around 500/535, and the maximum for winning the Gold is 400 so Rafa is certain to be the number 1.

Answer 2

Yes, he will be seeded no. 1. He and Federer can both gain points in the Olympics which will change the ranking points, but that will happen after the Olympics.

Because Nadal got to the semi finals in Cincinatti and not any futher, (and Federer got out early in the last two tournaments he played), the offcial date for Nadal becoming no. 1 is August the 18th - about 1 week before the US Open.

It will also be hard for Federer to take the number 1 spot again after the US Open because although he can gain points in the Olympics.. he cannot gain anymore in the US Open, as he was the winner last year. Nadal can gain many points because he didn't get far in he tournament last year.

Nadal will probably be number one for another couple of months.. but I have no doubt Federer will make a comeback, and I'm sue they will be battling it out for the number one spot really soon!!

Answer 3

Its true. Rafa will definitely be seeded #1 going into the US Open :) ! Its such a special moment the first GrandSlam he`ll enter as the amazing new world #1 !!! YAY !!! Nadal is the best :)

Answer 4

I don't know how the Olympics awards points but whatever happens in the Olympics, Nadal will be No.1 on August 18, 2008. Likewise, he will be seeded first in the US Opens, his first top seed in any Grand Slam tournament.