Rafael Nadal’s run at Wimbledon ended today as he faced eight-time champion Roger Federer.
The two rivals needed a tiebreak to separate them in the first set. While the third-seeded Rafa dominated the second set, it was the Swiss player who had the upper hand the rest of the way, winning 7-6 (3), 1-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Here are a few photos.
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal before their semi-final match on day eleven of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon. (Photo by Victoria Jones/PA Images via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 12: The chair umpire performs the coin toss ahead of the Men’s Singles semi-final match between Roger Federer of Switzerland and Rafael Nadal of Spain during Day eleven of The Championships – Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 12: Roger Federer of Switzerland and Rafael Nadal of Spain pose for a picture at the net prior to their Men’s Singles semi-final match during Day eleven of The Championships – Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 12: Rafael Nadal, watch detail, on Centre Court with his $725,000 Richard Mille watch during day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/Getty Images)
Xisca Perello, girlfriend of Rafael Nadal (left), Maria Isabel Nadal, sister (centre) of Rafael Nadal and Ana Maria Parera, mother of Rafael Nadal on day eleven of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 12: Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a forehand in his Men’s Singles semi-final match against Roger Federer of Switzerland during Day eleven of The Championships – Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal gestures as he plays Switzerland’s Roger Federer during their men’s singles semi-final match on day 11 of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 12, 2019. (Photo by Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP/Getty Images)
12th July 2019, The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon, England, Wimbledon Tennis Tournament, Day 11; Rafael Nadal (ESP) sprints to the net for a drop shot during his match with Roger Federer (SUI) (photo by Shaun Brooks/Action Plus via Getty Images)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal takes water as he plays Switzerland’s Roger Federer during their men’s singles semi-final match on day 11 of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 12, 2019. (Photo by Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 12: Rafael Nadal (ESP) celebrates during his match against Roger Federer (SUI) in their Gentleman’s Singles Semi-Final match during Day 11 of The Championships – Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell – CameraSport via Getty Images)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal runs for a return against Switzerland’s Roger Federer during their men’s singles semi-final match on day 11 of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 12, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts after a point against Switzerland’s Roger Federer during their men’s singles semi-final match on day 11 of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 12, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts after a point against Switzerland’s Roger Federer during their men’s singles semi-final match on day 11 of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 12, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 12: General view of centre court in the Men’s Singles semi-final match between Roger Federer of Switzerland and Rafael Nadal of Spain during Day eleven of The Championships – Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts after a point against Switzerland’s Roger Federer during their men’s singles semi-final match on day 11 of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 12, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal returns against Switzerland’s Roger Federer during their men’s singles semi-final match on day 11 of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 12, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal (ESP) about to serve during the semi-final of the Gentlemen’s Singles on Centre Court. The Championships 2019. Held at The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon. Day 11 Friday 12/07/2019. Credit: AELTC/Ben Solomon
Rafael Nadal during his match against Roger Federer on day eleven of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal prepares to serve as sweat drips from his nose against Switzerland’s Roger Federer during their men’s singles semi-final match on day 11 of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 12, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 12: Rafael Nadal (ESP) celebrates during his match against Roger Federer (SUI) in their Gentleman’s Singles Semi-Final match during Day 11 of The Championships – Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell – CameraSport via Getty Images)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal wipes his face after a point against Switzerland’s Roger Federer during their men’s singles semi-final match on day 11 of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 12, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal returns against Switzerland’s Roger Federer during their men’s singles semi-final match on day 11 of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 12, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)
Maria Xisca Perello, girlfriend of Spain’s Rafael Nadal, sits in the crowd as Nadal plays against Switzerland’s Roger Federer during their men’s singles semi-final match on day 11 of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 12, 2019. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts after a point against Switzerland’s Roger Federer during their men’s singles semi-final match on day 11 of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 12, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 12: Rafael Nadal (ESP) bounces the ball on his racket during his Gentlemen’s Singles Semi Final match against Roger Federer (SUI) on Day 11 of The Championships – Wimbledon 2019 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 12: Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a backhand in his Men’s Singles semi-final match against Roger Federer of Switzerland during Day eleven of The Championships – Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal runs for a return against Switzerland’s Roger Federer during their men’s singles semi-final match on day 11 of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 12, 2019. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal during his match against Roger Federer on day eleven of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images)
Plasters in the fingers of Rafael Nadal on day eleven of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal during the Semi-Final match on centre court on day eleven of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon. (Photo by Victoria Jones/PA Images via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 12: Rafael Nadal (ESP) looks dejected against Roger Federer (SUI) during their Gentlemen’s Singles Semi Final match on Day 11 of The Championships – Wimbledon 2019 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal during the Semi-Final match on centre court on day eleven of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon. (Photo by Victoria Jones/PA Images via Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal during the Semi-Final match on centre court on day eleven of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon. (Photo by Victoria Jones/PA Images via Getty Images)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal looks on during his men’s singles semi-final match against Switzerland’s Roger Federer on day 11 of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 12, 2019. (Photo by Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP/Getty Images)
Xisca Perello, girlfriend of Rafael Nadal (left), Maria Isabel Nadal, sister on day eleven of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 12: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action during his semi final defeat to Roger Federer of Switzerland on Day Eleven of The Championships – Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 12: Rafael Nadal of Spain sits down during a change of ends in his Men’s Singles semi-final match against Roger Federer of Switzerland during Day eleven of The Championships – Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
12th July 2019, The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon, England, Wimbledon Tennis Tournament, Day 11; Rafael Nadal (ESP) gets ready to serve during his match with Roger Federer (SUI) (photo by Shaun Brooks/Action Plus via Getty Images)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal returns against Switzerland’s Roger Federer during their men’s singles semi-final match on day 11 of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 12, 2019. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 12: Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a forehand in his Men’s Singles semi-final match against Roger Federer of Switzerland during Day eleven of The Championships – Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal serves against Switzerland’s Roger Federer during their men’s singles semi-final match on day 11 of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 12, 2019. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal gestures during his men’s singles semi-final match against Switzerland’s Roger Federer on day 11 of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 12, 2019. (Photo by Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 12: Xisca Perello attends day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal during the Semi-Final match on centre court on day eleven of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon. (Photo by Victoria Jones/PA Images via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 12: Rafael Nadal of Spain changes his socks during a change of serve in his Men’s Singles semi-final match against Roger Federer of Switzerland during Day eleven of The Championships – Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 12: Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a forehand in his Men’s Singles semi-final match against Roger Federer of Switzerland during Day eleven of The Championships – Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 12: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts in his Men’s Singles semi-final match against Roger Federer of Switzerland during Day eleven of The Championships – Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 12: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates in his Men’s Singles semi-final match against Roger Federer of Switzerland during Day eleven of The Championships – Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Roger Federer (SUI) & Rafael Nadal (ESP) in the semi-final of the Gentlemen’s Singles on Centre Court. The Championships 2019. Held at The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon. Day 11 Friday 12/07/2019. Credit: AELTC/Ben Solomon
Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning a point against Switzerland’s Roger Federer during their men’s singles semi-final match on day 11 of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 12, 2019. (Photo by Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 12: Spectators watch the Men’s Singles semi-final match between Rafael Nadal of Spain and Roger Federer of Switzerland at Henman Hill during Day eleven of The Championships – Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal during the Semi-Final match on centre court on day eleven of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon. (Photo by Victoria Jones/PA Images via Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal rues a missed shot during the Semi-Final match on centre court on day eleven of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon. (Photo by Victoria Jones/PA Images via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 12: Roger Federer of Switzerland and Rafael Nadal of Spain embrace at the net after their Men’s Singles semi-final match during Day eleven of The Championships – Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
TOPSHOT – Switzerland’s Roger Federer (R) shakes hands and embraces Spain’s Rafael Nadal (L) after Federer won their men’s singles semi-final match on day 11 of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 12, 2019. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 12: Roger Federer of Switzerland and Rafael Nadal of Spain embrace at the net after their semi final match on Day Eleven of The Championships – Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)
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Spain’s Rafael Nadal leaves the court after being beaten by Switzerland’s Roger Federer during their men’s singles semi-final match on day 11 of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 12, 2019. (Photo by ANDREW COULDRIDGE / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read ANDREW COULDRIDGE/AFP/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal after his loss in the Semi-Final match on centre court on day eleven of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon. (Photo by Victoria Jones/PA Images via Getty Images)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal leaves the court after being beaten by Switzerland’s Roger Federer during their men’s singles semi-final match on day 11 of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 12, 2019. (Photo by Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP/Getty Images)
Only a Rafa loss has the ability to send me into a deep depression like I woke up in today.
Anyway, my champ fought till the end, and that’s what we all love about him. In the moment, I was very disappointed. But I appreciate you Rafa for putting yourself out there time and again for our pleasure, no matter the cost to yourself:):)
Stay blessed Rafa, always with you despite what you put me through. Stockholm syndrome:):)
MWAH!!!
What a thrilling match!!! 🤩Amazing ,We love you Rafa🇵🇭
We want to see more of you so stay healthy 😍..!
#foreverrafaelnadalfans💪
Rafael Nadal-you fought so hard despite the ranking, the worst draw among the three of you, and the
personal obstacles you have had to overcome. You played a fantastic tournament-we are proud and
always expect more. Every loss stings, but as you say,”We are not done.” Stay healthy because we are still here. Thank you🙏for a tremendous effort. 👏💪👍🤛🍀🥰
Don’t let this get you down, Rafa. You are your own worst enemy and you did great. You’ll get em next year!! Love to you! ¡VAMOS!
Rafa sorry u lost but life goes on u still played well most of the match had a few chances to break back
It was for FAED this go roound Best of luck in the next tournament love u Rafa.
Rafa Nadal the most respectfull tennis player ever, after his loss in the semi final he sighned autographs for fans Roger Federer did not Rafa thr most respectfull tennis player ever. Love you Rafa Nadal what a sweet person you are wilk always be your fan.
Rafa Nadal the most respectfull tennis player ever, after his loss in the semi final he sighned autographs for fans Roger Federer did not Rafa thr most respectfull tennis player ever. Love you Rafa Nadal what a sweet person you are wilk always be your fan.
We all wanted Rafa to beat Roger and Djoker to lift another Wimbledon trophy but it was not meant to be, not his day today, so sad😥 However, looking back, approximately two months ago, Rafa said he was considering taking a break not playing the FO and Wimbledon, since then, he won another master 1000 trophy and then his12th FO title and also made the semis at Wimbledon. It hurt so much as he had played so well until today, lost another opportunity to go further for a chance to add #19, but at the same time, I still feel we have so much to be thankful for. Stay healthy, rest well and come back even stronger like you always do Rafa! ❤️
It hurts so much. Rafa was not at his best, but still had enough chances. Bad Backhand and Return killed him today 🙁
Take rest and don’t doubt in your game.
Vamos Rafa <3