Rafael Nadal falls to Kohlschreiber in Halle Quarterfinal

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By on June 16th, 2012

Rafael Nadal lost in the quarterfinals of the Gerry Weber Open on Friday, beaten by Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3, 6-4 in the Spaniard’s first tournament since winning a record seventh French Open. Kohlschreiber, who is seeded eighth, won this tournament last year. The 34th-ranked German ended Nadal’s 13-match winning streak. “It’s not the time to look for excuses,” said Nadal, who won in Paris four days ago. “He played much better than me.”

HALLE, GERMANY - JUNE 15: Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a backhand during his quarter final match against Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany during day five of the Gerry Weber Open at Gerry Weber Stadium on June 15, 2012 in Halle, Germany. (Photo by Thomas Starke/Bongarts/Getty Images)
HALLE, GERMANY - JUNE 15: Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a backhand during his quarter final match against Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany during day five of the Gerry Weber Open at Gerry Weber Stadium on June 15, 2012 in Halle, Germany. (Photo by Thomas Starke/Bongarts/Getty Images)
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HALLE, GERMANY - JUNE 15: Rafael Nadal of Spain serves during his quarter final match against Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany during day five of the Gerry Weber Open at Gerry Weber Stadium on June 15, 2012 in Halle, Germany. (Photo by Thomas Starke/Bongarts/Getty Images)
HALLE, GERMANY - JUNE 15: Rafael Nadal of Spain serves during his quarter final match against Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany during day five of the Gerry Weber Open at Gerry Weber Stadium on June 15, 2012 in Halle, Germany. (Photo by Thomas Starke/Bongarts/Getty Images)
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HALLE, GERMANY - JUNE 15: Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a backhand during his quarter final match against Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany during day five of the Gerry Weber Open at Gerry Weber Stadium on June 15, 2012 in Halle, Germany. (Photo by Thomas Starke/Bongarts/Getty Images)
HALLE, GERMANY - JUNE 15: Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a backhand during his quarter final match against Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany during day five of the Gerry Weber Open at Gerry Weber Stadium on June 15, 2012 in Halle, Germany. (Photo by Thomas Starke/Bongarts/Getty Images)
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Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his quarter final match against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 6-3, 6-4. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSENCARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his quarter final match against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 6-3, 6-4. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSENCARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
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Spain's Rafael Nadal leaves the court after he lost his quarter-final match against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 3:6,4:6. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSENCARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
Spain's Rafael Nadal leaves the court after he lost his quarter-final match against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 3:6,4:6. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSENCARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
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Spain's Rafael Nadal leaves the court after he lost his quarter-final match against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 3:6,4:6. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSENCARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
Spain's Rafael Nadal leaves the court after he lost his quarter-final match against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 3:6,4:6. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSENCARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
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Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his quarter final match against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 6-3, 6-4. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSENCARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his quarter final match against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 6-3, 6-4. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSENCARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
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Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his quarter final match against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 6-3, 6-4. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSENCARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his quarter final match against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 6-3, 6-4. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSENCARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
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Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his quarter final match against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 6-3, 6-4. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSENCARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his quarter final match against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 6-3, 6-4. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSENCARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
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Spain's Rafael Nadal plays the ball during his quarter final match against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 6-3, 6-4. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSENCARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
Spain's Rafael Nadal plays the ball during his quarter final match against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 6-3, 6-4. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSENCARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
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Spain's Rafael Nadal plays the ball during his quarter final match against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 6-3, 6-4. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSENCARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
Spain's Rafael Nadal plays the ball during his quarter final match against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 6-3, 6-4. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSENCARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
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Spain's Rafael Nadal plays the ball during his quarter final match against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 6-3, 6-4. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSENCARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
Spain's Rafael Nadal plays the ball during his quarter final match against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 6-3, 6-4. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSENCARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
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Spain's Rafael Nadal plays the ball during his quarter final match against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 6-3, 6-4. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSENCARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
Spain's Rafael Nadal plays the ball during his quarter final match against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 6-3, 6-4. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSENCARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
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Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his quarter final match against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 6-3, 6-4. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSENCARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his quarter final match against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 6-3, 6-4. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSENCARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
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Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his quarter final match against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 6-3, 6-4. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSENCARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his quarter final match against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 6-3, 6-4. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSENCARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
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Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his quarter final match against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 6-3, 6-4. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSENCARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his quarter final match against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 6-3, 6-4. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSENCARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
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Spain's Rafael Nadal (front) passes by Former German tennis player Boris Becker ahead of Nadal's quarter-final match against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 6-3, 6-4 and qualified for the semi-finals. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSEN \CARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
Spain's Rafael Nadal (front) passes by Former German tennis player Boris Becker ahead of Nadal's quarter-final match against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 6-3, 6-4 and qualified for the semi-finals. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSEN \CARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
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Former German tennis player Boris Becker attends the quarter-final match of Spain's Rafael Nadal against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 6-3, 6-4 and qualified for the semi-finals. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSEN \CARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
Former German tennis player Boris Becker attends the quarter-final match of Spain's Rafael Nadal against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 15, 2012. Kohlschreiber won 6-3, 6-4 and qualified for the semi-finals. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSEN \CARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages
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HALLE, GERMANY - JUNE 15: Rafael Nadal of Spain looks dejected during his quarter final match against Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany during day five of the Gerry Weber Open at Gerry Weber Stadium on June 15, 2012 in Halle, Germany. (Photo by Thomas Starke/Bongarts/Getty Images)
HALLE, GERMANY - JUNE 15: Rafael Nadal of Spain looks dejected during his quarter final match against Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany during day five of the Gerry Weber Open at Gerry Weber Stadium on June 15, 2012 in Halle, Germany. (Photo by Thomas Starke/Bongarts/Getty Images)
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HALLE, GERMANY - JUNE 15: Rafael Nadal of Spain looks dejected during his quarter final match against Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany during day five of the Gerry Weber Open at Gerry Weber Stadium on June 15, 2012 in Halle, Germany. (Photo by Thomas Starke/Bongarts/Getty Images)
HALLE, GERMANY - JUNE 15: Rafael Nadal of Spain looks dejected during his quarter final match against Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany during day five of the Gerry Weber Open at Gerry Weber Stadium on June 15, 2012 in Halle, Germany. (Photo by Thomas Starke/Bongarts/Getty Images)
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