Wimbledon: Top four dramatic moments in the tournament's history

#2 Lukas Rosol’s victory over Rafael Nadal in the second round of Wimbledon 2012

Rosol celebrating his victory over Nadal

This second round match seemed just like any other, as Rafael Nadal went into the match as the overwhelming favourite against Czech Republic’s Lukas Rosol.

The Spaniard looked to make amends for the defeat in the 2011 Wimbledon final, where he lost in four sets to Djokovic.

Rosol, however, had other ideas and made life incredibly difficult for the two-time Wimbledon champion, as he overwhelmed Nadal with his big serves and powerful groundstrokes.

Despite going a set down, the Czech continued to go for the lines, even in the most crucial situations. This bravery and risk-taking eventually earnt the world number one hundred two sets to one lead.

Nadal fought back in typical Nadal fashion and went on to take the fourth set. Many expected Rosol to crumble after this, with the Mallorcan the much more experienced player in these sorts of situations.

The unseeded Czech carried on persisting and eventually found the all-important break, leaving Nadal on the brink of a shock exit.

Many over the years, have panicked and faltered when given the chance to defeat the world’s best. Rosol, however, showed remarkable composure and fearlessness and clinched the final set 6-4, including three aces in the final game.

Many thought this victory would be a one-off and that Nadal would return to competing for the Wimbledon title. Since his defeat to Rosol six years ago, the Spaniard has failed to progress past the fourth round, with defeats to Nick Krygios, Dustin Brown and Steve Darcis along the way.