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Wimbledon 2017: Rafael Nadal upset by Gilles Muller in epic four-hour match

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Rafael Nadal was bounced out of Wimbledon by Gilles Muller in a thrilling match that went for over four hours. After Nadal battled back from a two set deficit, a riveting see-saw fifth set went underway. Muller ultimately won 6-3 6-4 3-6 4-6 15-13. Serves proved to be the difference, with Muller's sliding left-handed serve proving to be a serious issue for Nadal.

It was a match that was full of suspense and drama, but even Nadal's will wasn't quite enough to give him the win.