Wimbledon 2013: Rafael Nadal v Steve Darcis - in pictures
Spain's Rafael Nadal walks on to the court to face Belgium's Steve Darcis in their men's first round match Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty ImagesSteve Darcis stretches to return a servePhotograph: Eddie Keogh/ReutersNadal strains as pressure on his knee trouble increasesPhotograph: Andy Rain/EPA
A cautious celebration from Darcis who takes the first set in a tie-breakPhotograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty ImagesNadal had to motivate himself throughout the tough matchPhotograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty ImagesA view from the stands sees Steve Darcis servePhotograph: Andrew Couldridge/Action ImagesNadal struggles to reach a wide ballPhotograph: Andrew Couldridge/Action ImagesDarcis contemplates his performancePhotograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty ImagesThe two-time champion looks dejected as he concedes the second set 7-6Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Action ImagesDarcis falls to his knees as he celebrates winning match-pointPhotograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty ImagesA disappointed but gracious Rafael Nadal waves to spectators before leaving the court after his first ever grand slam first-round defeatPhotograph: Dominic Lipinski/PA
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