The Top 8 Upsets in Tennis History
Tennis is a sport full of surprises, and some of the biggest surprises have come in the form of upsets. From top-ranked players losing in the early rounds of a Grand Slam event to underdogs pulling off unexpected victories, there have been numerous memorable upsets in tennis history. Here are the top 8 upsets in tennis history: Rafael Nadal vs. Steve Darcis, Wimbledon 2013 In one of the biggest upsets in Wimbledon history, world number one Rafael Nadal lost to Steve Darcis, ranked 135th in the world, in the first round of the event. Nadal had won the French Open just a few weeks before, and his loss to Darcis sent shockwaves through the tennis world. Pete Sampras vs. George Bastl, Wimbledon 2002 In what was supposed to be a routine match for Pete Sampras, the seven-time Wimbledon champion was upset by Swiss player George Bastl in the second round of the event. Bastl, ranked 145th in the world at the time, won in five sets and ended Sampras' run of 31 successive Grand Slam quarterfi...