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26th Jun 2014

Video: Rafael Nadal falls on the ground but recovers to hit the point of the day at Wimbledon

The Spaniard's recovery here was incredible...

Joe Harrington

The Spaniard’s recovery here was incredible…

Rafael Nadal progressed to the second round of Wimbledon yesterday thanks to a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 win over Martin Klizan. Rafa’s second round match takes place this afternoon against Lukas Rosul who beat Nadal at the same stage in 2012.

During the course of his match with Klizan yesterday, Nadal pulled off what will probably be considered the play of the tournament. The World number one slipped fully onto the ground (on to his back) as he was returning a Klizan forehand. But he somehow recovered to produce one of the most delicate chips you’ll ever see…