New ATP rankings out and Federer #8?

Hey guys!  OK, the new ATP rankings are out today, and Roger Federer is ranked #8??  Forgive me, you all know I am a Fed fanatic, but PLEASE….#8, REALLY?  Gee, he just made the semifinals of the Australian Open.  Yes, he lost in straight sets to  Nadal, I think he needs help with getting this Nadal thing out of his head.  He also whipped Tsonga and Murray (quarters) in route to this semifinal appearance in the first Grand Slam of the the year.  So, since I do understand a bit about how these crazy ATP rankings work themselves out, I am confused.  He defended his quarterfinal points from last year, he lost to Andy Murray in five sets last year down under, and made it into the semis.  He defeated the #4 player in the world, Andy Murray to archive this so I just don’t get it.  I completely understand Stan Wawrinka being ranked #3.  He deserves it after winning down under and based on his performance last year, especially during the last six months.  Still, you have to admit, it is all a bit confusing!  Correct?


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