Rafa rues missed opportunities

LONDON - Rafael Nadal struggled to hide his disappointment after his attempt to reclaim the Wimbledon crown he last won seven years ago fell apart at the hands of Gilles Muller on Monday.

The 31-year-old Spaniard had rolled back the years in reaching the fourth round and seemed in the mood, and form, for a serious title assault at the All England Club just weeks after winning the French Open for a 10th time.

But left-handed Luxembourger Muller, seeded 16th, had other ideas and edged an epic fifth set 15-13 after Nadal had staved off four match points in a thrilling climax.