Wimbledon 2015: Rafael Nadal Out! Loses to 102 Ranked Dustin Brown

Rafael Nadal, someone known for claiming 14 grand slam titles, has fallen yet again to a virtual unknown ranked outside the world’s top 100 at Wimbledon 2015.

Nadal bowed to Jamaican-German qualifier Dustin Brown (7-5, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4) and formally bowed out of contention in the second round of Wimbledon.

To some, Nadal’s exit was a shock though history has shown that Nadal has had his struggles with players ranked outside the top 100.

Just last year, Nadal lost to 144-ranked Nick Kyrgios in four sets. It should be noted however that Nadal was struggling with an injury.

Nadal has struggles started way back in 2012. That year, Nadal fell to Luka Rosol in the second round in five sets. That loss was considered one of the biggest upsets in Wimbledon history.

The following year, Nadal did worse, falling to Darcis in the first round in straight sets.

This year Nadal floundered against an athletic Brown who never gave the Spaniard a chance. Nadal appeared to be off his game, appearing nervous against the relentless attacks made by the 102-ranked Jamaican-American.

It was the second win of Brown over Nadal in as many tries, having defeated the Spaniard in Halle at a Wimbledon warm-up event last year.

Nadal entered the tournament with his lowest seed ever for Wimbledon at 10. Though he was not tagged among the favorites this year, the early elimination did nevertheless become a pretty surprising one.

To his credit, Nadal has won Wimbledon twice (2008 and 2010). Nadal has also finished runner-up on three occasions at Wimbledon (2006, 2007 and 2011).

With the shock defeat, it was understandable why Nadal may be having doubts on whether he could ever recall the form from his glory years.

"I don't know if I will be back to the level of 2008 or 2010," said Nadal.

Despite the setback, Nadal has accepted the fact that he needs to continue working on his game to try and rise again. If not well, Nadal can always look back to his glory years – playing in five Wimbledon finals and winning the trophy twice.

"It's not the end. It is a sad moment for me but life continues. My career, too," he added.

As far as Brown is concerned, he will be facing Viktor Troicki of Serbia next. This will be only the second time for Brown to make it to the round of 32. He was able to do the trick back in 2011 at Roland Garros.