First Federer, now Rafa! Another shocker down under as Nadal is knocked out of Australian Open

Source: IANS
Saket Parekar Saket Parekar folomojo staff

A big chunk of tennis fans stopped watching the 2015 Australian Open when Roger Federer was ousted in the third round last week. Earlier today, another big chunk would have done the same after Rafael Nadal’s shock quarter-final defeat against Tomas Berdych.

As Berdych broke his 17-match losing streak against the Spaniard, several heartbroken Rafa fans expressed their sadness on Twitter.

Not the first thing you want to hear in the morning.

Some claimed to have seen it coming.

Some even raised question marks over Rafa’s future.

And those who dislike Nadal also let their feelings known.

Like this guy who was not being subtle at all.

Or this closet Murray fan!

This guy is worried that Rafa’s loss would affect his form in PS3.

However, most lauded the honesty and sportsmanship Nadal showed in the post-match comments.

There were some who remained hopeful.

While others turned speculative.

First it was Federer and now it’s Rafael Nadal. Not to forget, Eugenie Bouchard was also knocked out by Maria Sharapova earlier in the day. Could this be a new beginning?

While we feel for Federer and Nadal fans, the emergence of new talent and shocking exits of big names always turn out to be exciting for the neutrals. So who’s the next big superstar on his/her way out of the year’s first Grand Slam? Murray? Djokovic? Or Serena?