Why did Nadal lose 2009 French Open?

Nadal chalked it up as an off day, admitting he was not calm enough for the big points. He said he fought hard, “but sometimes fighting is not enough. You have to play a good level of tennis.” He explained his loss succinctly, also through BBC Sports: “People think I win because I’m physically fit, but, no.

What happened to Rafael Nadal in 2009?

Injury. After his surprise defeat at Roland Garros, Nadal withdrew from the AEGON Championships. It was confirmed that Nadal was suffering from tendinitis in both of his knees. On 19 June, Nadal withdrew from the 2009 Wimbledon Championship, citing his recurring knee injury.

Was Nadal injured 2009 French Open?

That’s what happened in 2009. Soderling was teeing off on every shot and Nadal was a half step slow. Less than three weeks later, Nadal pulled out of Wimbledon, citing tendonitis in his knees. He said the pain worsened in his Madrid final loss to Federer before the French Open.

What year did Nadal lose to Soderling?

2009
Söderling came to prominence at the 2009 French Open, where he became the first player to defeat Rafael Nadal at the tournament, and the only one to achieve it until Novak Djokovic in 2015.

Who beat Nadal in 2009?

Robin Soderling
On this day, May 31, 2009, the unbelievable happened as Rafael Nadal was defeated for the first time ever at Roland-Garros, in the fourth round by Robin Soderling, whom he had destroyed just a few weeks earlier in Rome, 6-1 6-0. This was one of the biggest shocks in the tournament’s history.

What happened between Nadal and Soderling?

It was the first time since the 2007 final against Federer that Nadal had lost a set at Roland Garros, and it was the second-harshest score line he had endured after the 6-1 set he lost to Federer in the 2006 final….More videos on YouTube.