Rafael Nadal had been on a 32-match winning streak, but it all ended with the loss to Novak Djokovic in the semifinal at the Cincinnati Masters.

All is good, as he became the man to overthrow Roger Federer as the new world No. 1.

The Spaniard, a holder of five Grand Slam titles, has been unstoppable for the past couple of months. His triumph against Federer at the French Open and also that epic Wimbledon final showed how much he deserves that No. 1 spot.

At 22 years of age, he is a rampaging bull who hits the ball aggressively and yet so accurately.

Federer had held the No. 1 spot for a record of 235 weeks, while Nadal has been the No. 2 player in the world for over three years.

Even though the Swiss maestro has been in a slump lately, that does not mean that it was Nadal's luck or perfect opportunity to be at the top.

For example, the dramatic Wimbledon final shows that Federer was a great champion, as he battled Nadal and pushed the Spaniard to the limit.

This shows that Rafael Nadal is not a player that you can simply beat. His physical and mental condition in every match is at the very highest level. Even if he's plagued by injury, he will try to overcome it so that he can play the game to perfection.

His willingness and spirit to fight for every point makes Rafael Nadal an exceptionally good player. He is a determined lad who loves a big challenge. He makes tennis an enjoyable game with his powerful forehand, wide serves, and improving backhand.

Nadal is constantly improving every aspect of his game, and this sends out a message to all who fancy a career in tennis. You must practice long and hard to be a great champion.

Nadal has been with his coach since he was 4 years old. That coach, who just happens to be his uncle, is one reason why Nadal is such a great champion.

Nadal had won five tournaments in a row. It was a phenomenal run, and he will still continue his good form going into the Olympics with a gold medal in mind.

Maybe he will edge the others for that gold medal, having won five tournaments in three different surfaces. After all, he is the greatest player right now in tennis.