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Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by dammybravo(m): 6:06pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
Steve darci stuns Rafael Nadal 7-6(4) 7-6( 6-4 Wimbeldon to become first player to beat Rafa in 1st-Round of a major, ending nadal's 22-match unbeaten streak For the second consecutive year, Rafael Nadal made a shockingly early exit at Wimbledon. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2013/06/24/rafael-nadal-upset-in-his-wimbledon-opener/ |
Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by EPOMA(m): 9:13pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
sorry |
Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by Afam4eva(m): 9:13pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
Djokovic can now wrap things up. |
Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by misterh(m): 9:15pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
Wow... Boiz are not smiling! |
Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by sholay2011(m): 9:15pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
What time is Serena's match tomao? |
Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by mysticgal(f): 9:16pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
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Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by delikay4luv: 9:16pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
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Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by sincerenigerian1: 9:17pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
Like seriously,i dont understand this crap 1 Like |
Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by Delafruita(m): 9:18pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
expected him to get knocked out but not this early.clay is his turf.adapting to grass will take much more time since he just got back from injury.all the better for murray |
Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by Makapounse(m): 9:20pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
No champion forever. There is only champion of a time 1 Like |
Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by Tinoxky: 9:20pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
Hahahahahahaha....i da craze!.. JOB DON FINISH FOR DIS WORLD!.... On your own brother! |
Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by Nobody: 9:21pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
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Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by Jobig(m): 9:32pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
Darcis sends Nadal crashing Barry Cowan says the first week of Wimbledon should not provide too many problems for Andy Murray. Steve Darcis of Belgium produced what will surely prove the biggest shock of this year's Wimbledon by knocking Rafael Nadal out in straight sets. The world No 135 played the match of his career to become the first player to oust the two-time Wimbledon champion in the first round of a Grand Slam event. Nadal suffered a stunning second round defeat at the hands of the unheralded Lukas Rosol 12 months ago but Darcis went one better to send the Spaniard home 7-6 7-6 6-4. The 29-year-old, who had never previously beaten any top-five player in his career, capitalised on Nadal's lack of movement as the former winner struggled to deal with the switch from clay to grass. Nadal had defied the odds to return to his best on the red dirt since his extended injury absence last year, winning seven tournaments including the French Open earlier this month. However, those knee problems continue to plague him and he looked a shadow of the player who won the title at SW19 in 2008 and 2010. But that should take nothing away from Darcis, who took his chances when they were offered and won the big points when it mattered. "Rafa did not play his best match here, it is hard when it is your first match on grass," Darcis said. "I just wanted to play my own game, coming to the net and not playing far from the baseline. "I have always played well on grass, perhaps not here where I have had some tough draws, but I am really happy. I don't know what to say." Darcis swept through the first tie-break 7-4 to take an unexpected lead but Nadal got the break to lead 6-5 in the next, only for the Belgian to level and force another breaker. Nadal soon found himself down 6-3 but he fought back to level only for Darcis double his lead by eventually taking it 10-8 on his fifth set point. Darcis then moved ahead with an immediate break early in the third set when it started to become clear that a major shock was on the cards. Nadal had long since given up chasing every ball down but although he came up with the occasional glimpse of magic, Darcis seemed to be find the answers when it mattered most. The Spaniard was unable to put any real pressure on his opponent's serve, which held up well under pressure and a 13th ace saw Darcis home after two hours and 55 minutes. |
Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by Nobody: 9:33pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
And i thought he'll win it o.. As i dnt want Djokovic to win, i'm nw an Andy Murray fan. |
Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by Nobody: 9:34pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
EPOMA: sorry |
Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by Opey4luv(m): 9:36pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
Nadal!!! You know what, you aren't the only tennis player, let others too make a name for themselves. Make some1 halla this to my tax evading dwarf (Lionel Messi) also. |
Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by Nobody: 9:36pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
Even Tipsarevic and Marcos Baghdatis have been knocked out. This year's seeding isn't reall that good for players in the middle ranking |
Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by olawaletaiwo(m): 9:41pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
haa.lol..i beg joooor.. shey na only you.. shey u don forget the person way he create you, Nadal go sit down joor, accept it like dat.. ur family need to see u .. go home...oooooooooo |
Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by ivili(m): 9:46pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
Nadal messed up big time,i just lost money on that match.Funny thing is,i gave Nadal a 3-0 win over darci. |
Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by Nobody: 9:46pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
Opey4luv: Nadal!!! You know what, you aren't the only tennis player, let others too make a name for themselves.HATER 2 Likes |
Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by thrugemaster(m): 9:49pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
sh1t indeed happens |
Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by UyiIredia(m): 9:51pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
This reinforces the notion that he is a clay-court champion. 1 Like |
Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by Nobody: 9:51pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
Opey4luv: Nadal!!! You know what, you aren't the only tennis player, let others too make a name for themselves.BadBelle |
Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by SaintChukz(m): 9:51pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
Nadal is only King on Clay...but when it comes to other surfaces, he is just Average. Am not surprised at all...just that it was an early ouster, always knew he would be sent packing @ one point or the other. Now..the coast is clear for my No.1 choice. Novak Djoko...the Beast....! |
Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by SaintChukz(m): 9:56pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
Uyi Iredia: This reinforces the notion that he is a clay-court champion.You are right. And he definitely won't go down as the greatest.That title still legitimately belongs to the Swiss Master and Maestro....Roger Federer. |
Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by Nuzo1(m): 10:00pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
It was expected. Tho not this early....and with that margin....and average player...and this not clay court. Nadal fans should be ready henceforth to hear less of their hero in coming competions. |
Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by OkikiOluwa1(m): 10:00pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
What a suprise. ____________________ Last Bullet: I hope Serena & Federer win this tourney. 1 Like |
Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by snellsun(m): 10:05pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
Jokovich all d way... |
Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by Nobody: 10:05pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
If only he left his pant alone! 1 Like |
Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by Expensive72(m): 10:16pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
God don answer My prayer, where is my man Roger & my bab Serena make una carry go jor...no time |
Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by oyeleyemaureen(m): 10:30pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
too bad for the world no 4 |
Re: Rafael Nadal Knocked-out Of Wimbledon 2013 In 1st Round Match by Nobody: 10:46pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
Tennis self, today you are number 1 next week you are number 10 and I mean it literally, I wonder how they sleep at night knowing one newbie is out there getting ready to take over. |
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