Nadal not worried by slip down rankings

CINCINNATI, Ohio: Rafael Nadal is taking his demotion to world No 3 in his stride and focusing on the long-term as he continues his comeback from injury at the Cincinnati Masters this week.

"It's only a number," Nadal said Monday. "I hope to be ready in the future to come back to No 2 or to be in the top position.

"No 3 is a very good number, too," he added with a smile.