US Open: Rafael Nadal crashes out after shocking loss to Lucas Pouille

Rafael Nadal went crashing out of the 2016 US Open tournament to French player Lucas Pouille after the former lost 6-1, 2-6, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (8/6) in their men's singles encounter on Sunday

Rafael Nadal went crashing out of the 2016 US Open tournament to French player Lucas Pouille after the former lost 6-1, 2-6, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (8/6) in their men's singles encounter on Sunday.

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts against Lucas Pouille of France during his fourth round Men's Singles match on Day Seven of the 2016 US Open. Pic/ AFP

The Spanish tennis star and 14-time Grand Slam winner thus, failed to reach the quarterfinals. The 22-year old Pouille, who is ranked 25th in the world came out triumphant in what was a gruelling encounter.

Rafael Nadal in the process, has now not made a quarterfinal appearance in a Grand Slam for the first time since 2004.

The match lasted for a long four hours and seven minutes and entranced the crowd in Arthur Ashe stadium.

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