Nadal crashes out as Fed struggles through

Rafael Nadal was bundled out of the Gerry Weber Open by defending champion Philipp Kohlschreiber in Halle yesterday while five-times winner Roger Federer was pushed to the limit.

Defeat for Nadal ended a 13-match winning streak which saw victories in Rome and Roland Garros, and gave world number 34 Kohlschreiber his first victory over the Spaniard in nine attempts.

Kohlschreiber was on top from the start, dominant behind his first serve and giving Nadal only three break point chances, all of which he saved.