Wimbledon Open
Rafael Nadal's first round exit at the Wimbledon Open was so shocking to the point that a sports network producer went a little bit query on the site of the Spaniard's devastating three-set loss to Steve Darcis on Monday.
The first day of action at All-England Club saw a number of flawless performances from previous Wimbledon Open champs such as Maria Sharapova and Roger Federer. Ironically, it also produced several upsets - including a historic one on Court no.1.
One of the biggest shockers of Wimbledon 2013 came on Day 1 as French Open champion Rafael Nadal was ousted in three sets by Steve Darcis 7-6, 7-6, 6-4 Monday.
Roger Federer is facing a daunting task of defending his Wimbledon Open championship after the former world's no.1 ran out of luck in Saturday's morning draw for the men's singles competition.
Britain's no.1 Andy Murray doesn't like Novak Djokovic, that's for sure. Their relationship may appear just fine on paper, but being the opposing combatants of some the most hotly contested matches in the ATP Tour would surely create a feeling of displeasure against each other.
Former world's no.1 Maria Sharapova used her Facebook account on Friday to give her followers a glimpse of what she'll be wearing roughly two weeks from now before the start of the Wimbledon Open at All England Tennis Club.
The 31-year-old tennis great, Roger Federer, remains the standard of grand slam excellence after having won 17 majors title in his career. But with his age starting to become an issue in his play, it may be time for the Swiss Maestro to consider retirement, seriously.
