7. Robin Soderling defeats Rafael Nadal, 6-2, 6-7 (2), 6-4, 7-6 (2) - 2009 fourth round
In every sport, there are upsets so profoundly shocking that they become the benchmark for any future surprise result. Boxing has Mike Tyson losing to Buster Douglas, rugby union has Japan's defeat of South Africa, while football in 2016 added Leicester winning the Premier League to its canon.
In tennis, there are few, if any, greater upsets than Robin Soderling's win against Rafael Nadal at the French Open in 2009.
Nadal was considered unbeatable at the French Open where he never lost a match and prowled the baseline like a predator mercilessly defending his territory. Aged 22, he was already a four-time...