The evening included a
tribute to former ATP Executive Chairman and President Brad Drewett, who
founded the ATP Heritage programme.
Every male player who has
held the No.1 spot in the ATP ranking, alive and dead were honoured by the ATP
world tour as they celebrated 40 years. It was tagged ‘No.1 CELEBRATING 40
YEARS OF THE ULTIMATE ACHIEVEMENT’ The event was held in New York City, U.S.A.
more pics after the cut
Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have a laugh on stage during the No. 1 Celebration.
Spaniards Carlos Moya, Rafael Nadal and Juan Carlos Ferrero pose with the ATP World Tour No. 1 trophy.
John McEnroe and Novak Djokovic show off their replica ATP World Tour No. 1 trophies.
Mats Wilander, Bjorn Borg and Stefan Edberg pose with the ATP World Tour No. 1 trophy.
Roger Federer and Bjorn Borg attend the No. 1 celebration, commemorating 40 years of the Emirates ATP Rankings.
Banners recognising all the former World No. 1s decorate the ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria for the No. 1 Celebration.
Rafael Nadal signs copies of the 'No. 1' book, celebrating 40 years of the Emirates ATP Rankings.
Ivan Lendl speaks to the press during the No. 1 celebration, commemorating 40 years of the Emirates ATP Rankings.
Lleyton Hewitt speaks during an on-stage Q&A with each of the former World No. 1s, including Juan Carlos Ferrero and Gustavo Kuerten.
Rafael Nadal is welcomed onto the stage at the No. 1 Celebration by Roger Federer, Andy Roddick and Juan Carlos Ferrero.
Novak Djokovic hoists the ATP World Tour No. 1 trophy during the No. 1 Celebration in New York City.
If you love tennis, this is a dream come through gathering The best of the very best male tennis players were here. Awesome.
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