The Baseline Top 8: Wimbledon Wipeouts

There has been a lot of diving and falling on the grass already this season. As Wimbledon looms, here's a reminder that no one is immune to tumbling down at the All-England Club.

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In 2012, local hero Andy Murray fell a little short...

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... on multiple occasions (he would end up losing in the final that year):

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Rafael Nadal's disagreements with Wimbledon began in 2012, with an early loss to Lukas Rosol and this dramatic moment:

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In 2013, Wimbledon saw seven players retire or withdraw on one record-breaking day. Victoria Azarenka was one of the victims (with a knee injury):

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One-time Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova is probably wishing she had a chance to slip on the lawns this year like she did in 2013:

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The last time Juan Martin del Potro was at the All-England Club was three years ago when he reached the semifinals despite this tumble:

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In 2014, Novak Djokovic crashed onto his left shoulder, yet still went on to win the crown:

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Taking to the court for doubles in 2014, Serena Williams went a little too far, but landed in some open arms: