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Nadal Vanquished By 19-Year-Old Kyrgios

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Shocker at Wimbledon.

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Rafael Nadal, the world's best male tennis player, was eliminated from Wimbledon by a 19-year-old upstart Tuesday. Nick Kyrgios, ranked 144th in the world, defeated Nadal 7-6, 5-7, 7-6, 6-3 to reach the quarter finals. It's been 10 years since a male Wimbledon first-timer has reached the quarterfinals. Krygios did it by hitting 37 aces and a between-the-legs winner on one point. Meanwhile, Roger Federer reached the quarterfinals in his bid for a record eighth Wimbledon title. On the women's side, Serena Williams fell ill and quit her doubles match with Venus.

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