Nadal admits thrashing came as 'no big surprise'

King of clay hammered in straight sets by rampant heir-apparent Djokovic

It was only his second defeat in 11 years and 72 matches at Roland Garros, yet it came as little surprise for Rafa Nadal as the nine-time champion admitted he had his French Open quarterfinal defeat to Novak Djokovic coming.

The Spaniard lost 7-5, 6-3, 6-1, being overwhelmed in straight sets by the world No 1 who is looking to clinch the only Grand Slam missing from his collection.