Back On Top: Federer Reclaims Top Men's Tennis Ranking

November 25, 2009 3:45 p.m. EST

London, England (AHN) - Roger Federer has struggled for a year to reclaim the number 1 title he owned for several years. After taking the ATP World Tour Finals title, he has succeeded.

He reclaimed his former glory in his knockout win against Andy Murray in the finals of the ATP World Tour by winning 3-6, 6-3, 6-1.

At the end of 2008, Federer was ousted by Rafael Nadal, who seemed nearly invincible on the season - even taking out Federer in one of the most memorable Wimbledon finals in history.

At 28, Federer still has time to make engrave his name in all the record books.

He has already taken Sampras' record for most career Grand Slam championships, and now hopes to hold the No. 1 spot at the end of the season for six years.

By finishing number No. 1 for a fifth year, he becomes one of only three other players who have accomplished this feat.

The third is Jimmy Connors.