Rafael Nadal was once the most dominant force on the tennis court. The man known as the King of Clay won 11 French Open championships, an Olympic gold medal, and a staggering 22 Masters titles. He was considered one of the greatest players of all time, a five-time ATP World No. 1, and a two-time Slam champion.

The world No. 1 and former King of Clay, Rafael Nadal, was knocked out of the Australian Open on Friday by Kevin Anderson in the fourth round. It was the first time since 2010 that Nadal had lost at a major tournament, and the loss ended his hopes of a record-equaling 10th Australian Open title. The defeat also marked the first time since 2013 that Nadal hadn’t made the quarterfinals at a Grand Slam tournament; he was the only man in history to do so at all four major championships.

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A year ago, the world was captivated by the rivalry between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer at the Australian Open. In the final, Nadal defeated Federer in five sets; it was the first time the two had met in a major final since 2003. The match was a classic, with both men showing off their brilliant footwork, powerful serves, and endless determination. The crowd was on the edge of their seats the entire time, and when the final point was scored, they erupted in celebration.

During the 2017 French Open, the first round of a major tournament, was delayed by rain four times. Each time, fans wondered if the world’s best tennis players would be able to finish the match. The first three delays were only a few minutes. It wasn’t until the fourth delay, when Nadal was two sets to one up, that officials decided to end the match.

The world’s No. 1 tennis player, Rafael Nadal, is known for many things. He’s the biggest tennis star on the planet, with five French Open titles, ten Madrid Masters titles, and thirty-four career titles overall. He’s also known for his incredible footwork, incredible hand-eye coordination, and for his lightning-quick service game.