Dominic Thiem Defeats Rafael Nadal In Four Set Match

The loss ends Nadal’s career-best streak of seven Grand Slam semifinals appearances

Rafael Nadal’s quest to tie Roger Federer’s record 20 Grand Slam titles will have to wait as he fell to Dominic Thiem in the Australian Open Quarterfinals. The four-hour, four-set match included three tiebreakers that resulted in Thiem’s 7-6, 7-6, 6-4, 7-6 victory. The loss ends Nadal’s career-best streak of seven-straight Grand Slam semifinals appearances. Thiem earns his fifth semis appearance, his first at the Australian and his first-ever win over Nadal. SI’s Amy Campbell breaks down the epic match.


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