Regaining his old ranking

Rafael Nadal overcame Gael Monfils tonight after losing the first set in a tiebreak. The two fastest guys in tennis had breathtaking rallies, with many back and forth exchanges going more than 25 shots. Rafa really stepped up his game and ground down the athletic Frenchman. Heartening to see. Nadal faces Fernando Gonzalez in the quarter finals. Should be a good match, but I think Rafa will prevail.

Andy Murray went down in three sets against Croatian Marin Cilic, a real rout (7-5, 6-2, 6-2). Cilic was very aggressive What happened to the Scot, who some people thought would win the tournament? Hard to say, but Cilic will face Juan Martin Del Potro in the next round. Tough luck, since Delpo plays incredible ball.

Anyhow, as a result of his Murray's loss and Nadal's win, Andy will surrender his #2 ranking to the Mallorcan. Good news for all of us rabid Rafa fans!