Former Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal has always had a hard time playing in Melbourne post his victory in 2009. Here are some of his shocking losses at Aussie Open.
Rafa Nadal lost to unseeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the semifinals of 2008 Australian Open.
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Defending champion Rafael Nadal had to withdraw from his quarterfinal match against Andy Murray at Australian Open 2010.
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Rafael Nadal lost a nearly six-hour long marathon Australian Open final to Novak Djokovic in 2012. It was one of the best Grand Slam finals of the decade.
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RN lost an emotional Slam final match to Stan Wawrinka due to his persisting injuries and prolonged medical time out at Australian Open 2014.
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Tomas Berdych bageled and defeated Rafa Nadal in the quarterfinals of Australian Open 2015
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Rafael Nadal lost in the first round of Australian Open for the first time against Fernando Verdasco in 2016.
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Rafael Nadal was defeated by arch-rival Roger Federer in closely fought 2017 Australian Open final.
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Rafael Nadal withdrew from his quarterfinal match against Marin Cilic due to a hip injury at Australian Open 2018.
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Novak Djokovic thrashed Rafael Nadal in the 2019 Australian Open final which lasted merely two hours and four minutes.
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Rafael Nadal's problems with Australian Open continued as he was defeated by Dominic Thiem in the quarterfinals of 2020 Australian Open.
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