The unthinkable has happened... Rafa Nadal has lost for the first time in Roland Garros. And it wasn't to Roger Federer or Andy Murray. It was unexpectedly to the 23rd seed, Robin Soderling of Sweden. At last, someone has found the game which could possibly be harnessed by future players against Nadal.
Flat forehands, hitting on the rise coupled with a solid first serve; thats the game you would expect Nadal who hits with a lot of topspin to struggle with. But then again, you have to play a very very good game to beat Nadal and Soderling played in what is possibly the best match of his life.
This year's Roland Garros has been full of surprises, no less Djokovic's loss to German Phillip Kohlschreiber, and now the exit of defending champions Nadal and Ana Ivanovic in the men's and women's singles respectively.
The obvious question now is: with Nadal gone, will it be finally Federer's year to claim the only Grand Slam that has eluded him all his career? We await with great excitement.
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