Rafael Nadal was brought to his knees by world number 38 Tsonga during their semi-final clash.
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The world number two was hammered into submission 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 by the muscular Tsonga on Thursday and was left stunned by the defeat.
"We have to accept today he played unbelievable. Playing the ball very hard every time, serving unbelievable," the Spaniard shrugged.
"In the backhand he didn't miss not one. Forehand, every time he does the forehand was a winner, so congratulate him.
"That's it."
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