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Wimbledon shocks

Following Rafael Nadal's stunning loss in the opening round, we take a look back on some other memorable shocks at the All England Club

Steve Darcis
Image: Steve Darcis: Produced huge shock as he beat Rafael Nadal on opening day

For the second straight year, Rafael Nadal has found himself one the wrong end of one of the biggest upsets in Wimbledon history.

2012: Rafael Nadal v Lukas Rosol Unsung Czech Rosol claimed a stunning second-round victory over Spanish superstar Nadal. When the 26-year-old from Brno lost the first set on a tie-break, it appeared he was on his way home. But the right-hander stumbled across the correct formula to fight back against the multiple grand slam winner and send him packing 6-7 (11/9) 6-4 6-4 2-6 6-4 - taking the decider under the Centre Court roof.

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