USO 2018 QF: Nadal v. Thiem
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Highlights ✔️ Full Match✔️
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Press Conference
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HIGHLIGHTS
FULL MATCH
**SPOILERS AHEAD**
Rafael Nadal (1) defeats Dominic Thiem (9)
0-6 6-4 7-5 6-7 (4-7) 7-6 (7-5)
“Defending champion Rafael Nadal dug deep to win the longest match of this year’s US Open in a classic five-set quarter-final against Dominic Thiem - which finished at 2:03am local time.”
Match Point: Dominic Thiem blows an overhead to end the five hour marathon.
Image Credit: USO YouTube Channel
PRESS CONFERENCE
MATCH REVIEW
In contention for best match of the year with no shortages of flashy highlights or blistering shots. Thiem starts this match absolutely dominating Nadal, no exaggeration. The man hands him a bagel.
Yet in true Rafa fashion, he weathers the storm and fights for every single point. Both players were constantly trading blows, and it felt as if the intensity never died down — a reflection of both their resolve as players. Even at the conclusion of the match, it came down to the wire, with no clear winner right until the very end of the tie-break. This match along with Rafa’s match with Medvedev, showcases just how close The Next Gen is breaking through. The time is coming, but not quite yet…
KEY STATS
Thiem won more points than Nadal: 171-161
In the first set, Thiem had an ace percentage of 35.7% and won every point when his 1st serve went in.
Rafa was not only coming forward but was deadly at the net, winning 37 of 55 net points (67%).
Both players played very clutch in key moments, especially on break points.
In the 4th set, Nadal saved 6/7 BPs, Thiem saved 4/5.
In the 5th set, Thiem won 5/5 BPs.