Marcelo Rios: The First South American No. 1

[Mainad]

"The gifted Chilean reached the top spot at junior, professional and senior levels".

"In the latest profile on the 26 players to rise to No. 1 in the FedEx ATP Rankings, ATPTour.com looks back on the career of Marcelo Rios.

First week at No. 1: 30 March 1998
Total weeks at No. 1: 6"


https://www.atptour.com/en/news/atp-heritage-rios-no-1-fedex-atp-rankings

 

[jean pierre]

It makes no sense. It's a fake.
The real first south american n°1 is Vilas, even if ATP refuses to recognize that fact.

 

[Mainad]

It makes no sense. It's a fake.
The real first south american n°1 is Vilas, even if ATP refuses to recognize that fact.

I understand and sympathise with the argument for Vilas but the fact remains that Rios was the first to be officially recognised.

 

[skaj]

Probably the greatest tennis talent ever. One of the most watchable players for sure.

 

[jean pierre]

Probably the greatest tennis talent ever. One of the most watchable players for sure.

It's true. But Rios doesn't represent anything in tennis history. Just one Grand Slam final, badly lost ...

 

[-snake-]

Paper champ. GK was the first one. Or GV if you go down that rabbit hole about the weird ranking system from that era.

 

[sredna42]

Legend. One of my favourite players ever, it is a real pity he never managed to win a slam, he had so much clarity on the court.

 

[Deleted member 22147]

You're an idiot. Reaching #1 is an incredible accomplishment and very few have done it. He will be remembered for doing that as well as his great game that many appreciate. As for his loss at the AO, he was beaten by Korda who was doping so who knows what the outcome would have been if he was clean.

I think you need to wake up.

To say such a thing implies that you believe anti-doping policy and governance is effective and non-corrupt, which is laughable.

Anyway, it is a lie indeed as Guillermo Villas was screwed over.

Rios, one of my favourite players. Interesting character and style. Never seen anyone like him before or after.

 

[Shaolin]

I think you need to wake up.

To say such a thing implies that you believe anti-doping policy and governance is effective and non-corrupt, which is laughable.

Anyway, it is a lie indeed as Guillermo Villas was screwed over.

Rios, one of my favourite players. Interesting character and style. Never seen anyone like him before or after.

I think it's you that needs to wake up. Korda never tested positive until the year he got a slam title. A little coincidental ya think?

 

[heninfan99]

Old news.
Give me updates on his comeback

 

[Phoenix1983]

I understand and sympathise with the argument for Vilas but the fact remains that Rios was the first to be officially recognised.

You are a true diplomat, Mainad.

In my humble opinion, no man or woman should be allowed in the No 1 position until they have won a slam.

 

[Mainad]

You are a true diplomat, Mainad.

In my humble opinion, no man or woman should be allowed in the No 1 position until they have won a slam.

Clearly, the ATP and WTA don't see it as being all about the Slams.

 

[Phoenix1983]

Clearly, the ATP and WTA don't see it as being all about the Slams.

In my humble opinion, they are wrong.

 

[Mainad]

In my humble opinion, they are wrong.

Good to hear that you're humble about your opinions.

 

[Phoenix1983]

Good to hear that you're humble about your opinions.

The meek (humble) shall inherit the earth, don't forget.