#5 Rafael Nadal vs Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Australian Open 2008, Semi-Final
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Nadal squared up against un-seeded Frenchmen Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the first semi-final of the 2008 Australian Open. Tsonga had played some excellent tennis to reach this far, but most expected the Spaniard to make his way to the final. However, Nadal and the rest present in Melbourne and others watching around the world were in for a shock as Tsonga continued his brilliant form to knock Nadal out in straight sets , 6–2, 6–3, 6–2 in less than 2 hours.
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Shankar is a featured columnist for cricket at Sportskeeda. He has completed his education in B.E. (IEM) and PG Diploma in Multimedia Journalism and has a rich experience of around 7 years at various notable organizations.
Shankar enjoys the contests that cricket has to offer in various formats. His favorite teams are India and New Zealand and supports Manchester United in football. His all-time favorite cricketers are Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Adam Zampa, for their varied traits and skills.
Shankar covered the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup held in India, which Australia won by beating India in the final. He strives to be sensible in his reporting to deliver accurate, relevant, and ethical information.
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