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Even the sky cried as epic confrontation was halted

It was not quite the shot that was heard the world over. It silenced a small corner of Wimbledon, though. Rafa Nadal chased a ball wide on his forehand. The crowd switched off, realising the futility of the chase.

It was not quite the shot that was heard the world over. It silenced a small corner of Wimbledon, though. At 12.26pm Rafa Nadal chased a ball wide on his forehand. The crowd switched off, realising the futility of the chase.