Wimbledon 2015: Writers Awards – Biggest Upset

5. <p>Strangely I think that at the start of the Wimbledon fortnight, Roger Federer beating Andy Murray in straight sets would have ranked as one of the more outlandish predictions. Murray had been in the form of his career, whilst Federer’s Grand Slam powers were on the wane. When the pair met, Federer was the one to cruise to victory and upset home hopes.</p> <p>The early exit of <strong>Rafael Nadal</strong> sent shockwaves through the sport. This is a statement that could have been repurposed for the last 4 years at SW19, but in many ways the manner of this defeat was the most shocking of all.</p> <p>He looked powerless against a player who was ranked outside of the Top 100, who then was made to look very ordinary in the third round against Victor Troicki. <strong>Dustin Brown</strong> played high risk, lights out tennis, so unconventional that is brought laughter from the crowd. As he closed out the victory, the enduring emotion was of disbelief.</p> <p>There were a host of other shocks staggered throughout proceeding. We have covered the <a href=. Editor. Lob and Smash. GEOFF NICHOLS