Nick Kyrgios’s Wimbledon upset win over Rafael Nadal extends the world number one’s shocking recent record at Wimbledon

NICK Kyrgios’s upset win over Rafael Nadal extends a rather embarrassing record for the world number one. But he doesn’t seem to think there’s a problem.

That face pretty much sums up Rafael Nadal’s last three appearances at Wimbledon.

RAFAEL Nadal has a problem with Wimbledon.

That’s an odd thing to say, considering the Spaniard has won the tournament twice and finished as the runner-up three times.

It’s also undeniable, because for three years in a row, Nadal has been knocked out of Wimbledon by someone with a world ranking in the triple digits.

In 2012, it was Lukas Rosol (100). Last year, little-known Belgian Steve Darcis (135) took him down. And of course, this year he was beaten by Australian teenager Nick Kyrgios (144). You may have heard about that.

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Australia's Nick Kyrgios (L) shakes hands with Spain's Rafael Nadal (R) after Kyrgios won their men's singles fourth round match against on day eight of the 2014 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 1, 2014. Kyrgios won 7-6, 5-7, 7-6, 6-3. AFP PHOTO / CARL COURT - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

Since the start of the 2012 tournament, Nadal has won four Wimbledon matches and lost three. Before that period, he had won 35 for just five defeats.

If the world number one is worried about that stunning deterioration, he’s not willing to admit it publicly.

“I am satisfied with the way that I played this Wimbledon,” Nadal said after his defeat to Kyrgios this morning. “I think I competed well.

“Congratulations to him. For me, I’m going to go to the beach in Mallorca.”

Spain's Rafael Nadal returns against Australia's Nick Kyrgios during their men's singles fourth round match on day eight of the 2014 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 1, 2014. Kyrgios won 7-6, 5-7, 7-6, 6-3. AFP PHOTO / CARL COURT - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

Granted, an early beach holiday doesn’t sound too bad. And Nadal does have a decent excuse for two of his recent failures. In 2012 and 2013, he was struggling with knee injuries.

We’ll let you be the judge. Below, you’ll find the rundown on the supposed no hopers who have beaten Nadal in his last three Wimbledon appearances.

Spain's Rafael Nadal waves as he leaves the court after losing against Australia's Nick Kyrgios in their men's singles fourth round match on day eight of the 2014 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 1, 2014. Kyrgios won 7-6, 5-7, 7-6, 6-3. AFP PHOTO / CARL COURT - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

2012

Opponent

Lukas Rosol

Ranking

100

Nationality

Czech

Round

Second

Scoreline

6-7 (9-11) 6-4 6-4 2-6 6-4

Czech Republic's Lukas Rosol celebrates his victory in his second round men's singles match against Spain's Rafael Nadal on day four of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships tennis tournament at the All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 28, 2012. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

2013

Opponent

Steve Darcis

Ranking

135

Nationality

Belgian

Round

First

Scoreline

7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (10-8) 6-4

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Steve Darcis of Belgium celebrates match point during his Gentlemen's Singles first round match against Rafael Nadal of Spain on day one of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 24, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

2014

Opponent

Nick Kyrgios

Ranking

144

Nationality

Australian

Round

Fourth

Scoreline

7-6 (7-5) 5-7 7-6 (7-5) 6-3

Australia's Nick Kyrgios celebrates winning a game against Spain's Rafael Nadal during their men's singles fourth round match on day eight of the 2014 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 1, 2014. AFP PHOTO / CARL COURT - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE