For the fourth year in a row, Rafael Nadal got an early exit at Wimbledon after an upset from qualifier Dustin Brown on Centre Court.
The German who changed nationality from Jamaican to that of his native land in 2010 defeated the 29-year-old Spaniard after exhibiting an unorthodox but effective type of play. His numerous drop shots which infuriated Nadal and some of his unbelievable returns was enough to clinch him a 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory. This is only Brown's second back-to-back win at the top level.
"I’m happy I got to play him on that court win or lose," said Brown.
"All the kids that play tennis dream about being able to play on that Centre Court. Playing against him there is special. Also being able to put that performance together, it was definitely very difficult and I’m very happy that I held it together for the whole match."
Brown who spent three years living in a camper van as he travelled around Europe to earn a living is currently world's No.102. Remarkably, Nadal, who is ranked at No.10 had his four straight Wimbledon losses to opponents outside the top 100.
The dreadlocked Brown now has a 2-0 record against the double Wimbledon champion after winning against Nadal on grass at Halle last year.
Next round will see Brown against Viktor Troicki of Serbia, who won in four sets over Britain’s Aljaz Bedene.
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