Rafael Nadal vs Dominic Thiem - Extended Highlights (QF) | Australian Open 2020

[@jholomorphic]

Every time I watch this, I cry because we might never witness this version of Thiem again 😢

[@IronFist2508]

Man I really hope he comes back. Arguably the best ball striker EVER in his prime

[@nolancao2878]

Praying for thiems comeback to top form

[@chandandawra485]

😢

[@americoechevarria8387]

What happened to thiem?

[@jeanmarteau7729]

@@americoechevarria8387 he got a wrist injury from which he never came back, probably mentally. Also he won already the US open and that might have also contributed to a drop of hunger

[@ketanchaudhary6211]

I wish we get to see this Thiem one more time in our lives. There have been very very very few players who have had the courage and boldness to stand up to The Big 3 and come out on top. I just miss him so much on the tour :(

[@harbilito4910]

dude didnt even die, wtf is with u

[@29blazehead]

Some of those backhands were absolute rockets, and a couple of them were one after another in the same rally. Just crazy. 6:50 was especially phenomenal!

[@MP60]

Natmeris it doesn’t get any better than that backhand. His forehand is equally devastating. Once he gets his first major under his belt (I abhor the use of the term slam) he will go onto to win multiple majors.

[@MP60]

razneK because a slam is when you win ALL four majors in a calendar year.

[@MP60]

razneK Incorrect. The term ‘Grand Slam’ was originally coined to describe Rod Laver’s feat of winning the Australian, French, US and Wimbledon titles in 1962. Laver is the only player to twice achieve a Grand Slam, in 1962 and 1969. The term has since been diluted by lazy journalists looking for a way of sensationalizing the majors. Now everyone calls a major a ‘Slam’ which is wrong.

[@usamakhan5279]

I was going to comment about this. Those backhand shots were blistering. Even Nadal couldn't handle the pace

[@viksinha5410]

Something for Nadal to remember next time, not to go to Thiem’s backhand

[@LetsBuildThatApp]

Easily one of the best matches I’ve seen recently. Neither player gave up until the very end.

[@innosanto]

Nadal does not do such atrocity. Either other player quits, or he fights to the de@th.

[@halicplanlamaanaliz2173]

@@innosanto kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaaUaaKLrqx8lbM

[@nicki446]

This has become a fascinating rivalry. They really play great, fierce tennis against each other.

[@richardgarrison8328]

Won’t last for much longer

[@scarlettmagana9399]

Stupid

[@richardgarrison8328]

Scarlett Magaña I like nadal but he won’t be lasting at thiem’s level for much longer, maybe three more years. Don’t have to be rude over a difference of opinion

[@lukashelmhart3497]

@@richardgarrison8328 youre absolutely right.

[@wilhelmvanderfecht6831]

@@scarlettmagana9399 h8

[@stevenhocking6407]

The best game I've ever watched. The skill level is so high all the way through, and Thiem's backhand is out of this world. Very fast

[@financeoholic]

This match and their match in the 2018 US Open are their two best matches I've ever seen.

[@z1az285]

agreed 💯. thiem's game was actually better suited to hard courts, not clay though he was excellent on clay too

[@heathledger2850]

Nadal didn’t play bad,just thiem played at his best

[@quents]

you think so? he looked less aggressive to me.

[@rennardyjuwana7254]

i agree bro

[@catrosits]

@@quents probably because Thiem move him a lot this game.

[@erwanlrfve4680]

Rafa could do better, have the 1st set at least. Thiem was lucky on some points with the net

[@catrosits]

@@erwanlrfve4680 yeah.. all get's lucky.. if we take that as a barometer of players game.. then all players are lucky.. don't you think?

[@sartazaziz856]

Thiem deserved every bit of this win! What a couple of warriors, they simply don't back off. Huge respect from a Djokovic fan. I wish Thiem will rightfully win a grand slam very soon.

[@pauljohnson6019]

Sadly, I think not- this WAS his chance, with Fed out, and injured, to take Novak out, but faltered, and let nerves beat him, even on clay, I don't see him beating Nadal or Federer, unless both get injured.

[@dienfhet5179]

@@pauljohnson6019 well he won one

[@NamTran-xc2ip]

@@pauljohnson6019Thiem is 5-2 Federer. Federer at that time is not even in contention

[@clauthernguimnang4207]

To those watching this Replay now, this was probably one of the greatest 4 sets of all Time. It had so many twists and turns and Thiem was in god mode in the crucial moments. Thiem played better here than in the final, credit to Rafa for hanging for four sets and Three tie-breaks against such a freak.

[@klaraliontheroad]

I may be biased because I'm Austrian but I think Thiem is such a fantastic tennis player and athlete - it's a joy watching him on the court

[@IronFist2508]

Not biased at all, one of the most exciting players ever to watch

[@tayyabanajib1604]

Thiem avenging all the RGs lost. But man he is so humble and sweet. During the game Theim kept showing respect gestures.

[@rohitchadotara8157]

I hardly saw any unforced errors by both. One had to give his best in order to outplay the other in every set. A modern time classic!

[@kpso1323]

highest quality match of the 2020 Australian Open

[@RaheesKhan-sn5oq]

Yes

[@Phurngirathaana]

Lol Milkman vs Fedrer vs better

[@cooperrush6474]

@@Phurngirathaana idiot

[@bilindameen6302]

@@cooperrush6474 like why?? what did this guy say for you to call him an idiot?

[@compteofficielnl]

talk about a boring match;;

[@vivalapatria3740]

I am surprised at how Thiem managed yo have Rafa defending all the time. He really attacked RN all along the match.

[@HWOLO]

Probably one of the most tense matches I have ever had the privilege of witnessing. Thiem was simply incredible...

[@ismetcehic5581]

There is an old saying in tennis "No matter who you are or how good you are, you just don't beat Nadal and Djokovic in the same tournament."

[@tnuyx9405]

Ismet iCi except if you’re Wawrinka

[@ismetcehic5581]

@@tnuyx9405 Well Nalbaldian beat all 3 of them in a tournament, and Wawrinka beat Novak and half broken Nadal in the final sooooo not really, I mean it counts but you kboe

[@pekillas2593]

Imagine beating Djokovic and Nadal to lose to Murray in the finals. Del Potro 2016 Olympics 😂😂

[@joshjones5062]

@@pekillas2593 Why is it funny Murray is a good player.

[@pekillas2593]

@@joshjones5062 all of the Big 3 were thrashing him at their best

[@Cerph]

One of the best matches I've ever seen.

[@michaelfinch2082]

Completely agreed

[@tuckerblankinship7928]

Match of the year IMO. Nadal was more than good enough to win many GS QF’s but this may have been Thiem’s best level ever. Extremely confident net approaches. Love both of these guys, hopefully we get this matchup on HC a few more times while Rafa is still a huge threat on the surface.

[@carlofilippini1809]

That’s one of the best 4 set matches of all time

[@IronFist2508]

FR

[@Maynza]

One of the best matches I've ever seen. 2 powerhouses going at it, Thiem at the height of his career

[@kieranrankie203]

Thiem had to go through Nadal, an in-form Zverev, then Djokovic. It was always going to be near impossible to win the title but I feel he played arguably the best tennis out of anyone. If he continues playing like this he should have a slam in the next year.

[@MrPatrickbuit]

Djokovic didn't play his best honestly. On Australian Open hardcourts, not even an artillery strike gets past Nole at his best.

[@pauljohnson6019]

@@MrPatrickbuit You're forgetting, Federer was injured- or he could have won this- he was leading 4-1, even with an injury, then just imagine, what he would have done to Djokovic, without an injury, he would have creamed him, like Novak did to Nadal, in the AO2019 finals.

[@andrejmitrovic4958]

@@pauljohnson6019 stop spittin shit fedtard

[@SHVideografie]

@@MrPatrickbuit Wawrinka did it. And I strongly believe Thiem can do it as well if he can keep his nerves.

[@OkwyUgonweze]

@@pauljohnson6019 delusional at best .

[@letrantrung1]

I'm a Nole fan, but to be honest, I'm in love with the power play of Thiem.

[@ValentinG23]

Same here , i like Thiem but Nole comes first!!!

[@DanielBoonelight]

..still trying to figure out why someone would act like they can only like one tennis player. 🤔

[@tibodjoko9687]

Same same brO

[@pragmatist165]

Thiem, the best stroke player I have ever seen. Is now adding all court play, volleeys. He outclassed Nadal, and the weapons are hypersonic, and on both wings.

[@gherbihicham8506]

Best stroke player? Have you ever watched prime Nadal or prime Djokovic?

[@tomasmonteiro8378]

Thiem 2020 was the player closer to top3 level at the last few years

[@atharvathatte9335]

Exactly!

[@samer4435]

For me, this is the most underrated match. Crazy level from both.

[@dominiclester3232]

What a match! So high quality, such hard hitting.

[@benlewis8047]

Great match. Really feel like the first set in a way decided the outcome. Nadal closes at 5-3, he likely wins this in four. Credit to Thiem for his fight and applying constant pressure was those massive groundstrokes.

[@anilchodisetty]

what do u mean by highlights when whole match is a highlight

[@GauravGRocks]

Don't complain.

[@JohnWick-sh7ml]

Gaurav G. ???

[@fredbear5567]

@Anil Raja exactly

[@meteornova3493]

EXTENDED

[@meteornova3493]

the entire match was about 3 hours

[@kevinellazar9875]

This is quality tennis right here. Thiem is just very confident and committed and that's why he won. Also love seeing Nadal pumped up specially whenever he wins a long rally. Love the intensity and competitiveness but in the best way. Entertainment at its best!

[@dosomething-iw2hf]

Oh here it is! Good highlights!

[@TurnOnTheBackburner]

None of that 3 minutes crap from Roland Garros!

[@Raju-bf5ox]

These two produced some of the best tennis when they play each other...

[@rennardyjuwana7254]

now this is what i call a highlight not a 2 minutes short video

[@doudoubulle]

Thiem was so good at this period of time... hope he s goin to reach this quality again

[@moonwalk127]

Intense match. Thiem will win a grand slam eventually, he must persevere his way of playing / incredible physical condition as of late or/and just waits for the big 3 to decline completely.

[@pauljohnson6019]

No he won't- he will crack like an egg, 3 finals, 3 blown, he'll shit his pants again, if he even makes another finals, which might be in another couple of years.

[@baloproductions]

Paul Johnson he’s played 3 finals in 3 years and has performed better with each final, so what makes you think he won’t improve more?

[@pauljohnson6019]

@@baloproductions Because Federer's back- and going to be pissed he can't play Wimbledon, so he won't spare anyone, not even on clay, sorry Thiem's going to have to wait until 2021, wonder if they can have two Wimbledon's- to make up for this year?

[@baloproductions]

@@pauljohnson6019 i was talking about thiems whole career, not just RG 2020

[@pauljohnson6019]

@@baloproductions I fear he's screwed himself up, who knows if he'll ever be in another finals again, let alone win it, there's more chance of Roger winning a couple of Grand Slams, before Thiem wins his first one, which might not happen until he's 28.

[@pbezunartea]

What a game, both player's persistence and determination are admirable!

[@jollyjames30]

0:11 Very nice point construction. Thiem keeping Nadal trapped on the BH side and opens up the court for a CC BH.

[@somekindofmixt5307]

6:51 Thiem’s backhand is 🚀

[@vidhead85]

I would LOVE to see the full game! Hope it's on the TO DO list Thiem is a great player and I think he and Rafa will play plenty of great matches against eachother

[@maneebmasood]

The best match of the Australian Open 2020. Thanks for putting this up! Highest Quality from both!

[@maneebmasood]

@DS :D Quality wise, I'd say that was second to one. But, US open final had more drama!

[@danielpaez4210]

Ironically, and not too many people can say thia, but 2020 was the best year for Thiem in his career

[@BananaProtocol]

27:22 What a reaction from Nadal !

[@noahkhimasia6437]

Reminds me of when he won the fourth set against Djokovic in the 2012 final

[@rbfortheloveoftennisandlif144]

Best match I seen in 2020 so far.>>>>

[@ryry476]

probably the best match of the tournament!!! they both played their best

[@nazanfidan9417]

Thiem is sth else lemme tell you that. He is beyond. I honestly truly think that he should have been the winner of ATP London final this year. Medvedev is ofc amazing but Thiem is sth else as i said. He fascinates

[@4kisso283]

Wow! this kid Dominic is AWESOME... THE BEST BACK HAND I EVER SEEN WHAT A NICE PLAYER!

[@DSY646]

Thiem's backhand was like a Rocket against Nadal!

[@sangeetasoniahaqq3380]

The fact that this was the last week with Nadal as the world #1.......

[@willbootes]

One of the best matches ever

[@johnj1573]

Nadal played better here then in the 2022 Australian open

[@jianhuiwu897]

Bruh

[@TheKakarot_itachi]

Nope

[@MistahhMingus]

CAP

[@donvito7344]

The final was match fixed though

[@Luchon20082010]

Not better…much better

[@maitai5820]

Always tough to watch two of my favorite players play each other. Nadal, Berrettini, & Thiem. I call them my Big Booty Team lol😱😂😂

[@SHVideografie]

Thiem's court position herr is different from nowadays. Hitting the ball much earlier here and not afraid to rip it.

[@kingston4313]

Thiem was a candle that burnt out quickly but man, he was a Titan on both wings

[@matthieufivet8766]

He was a beast but his game was way too demanding physically. It didn't afford him to last unfortunately

[@lukt7641]

When the time machines are coming out I am gonna see this live :)). Lovely staff, great players, crazy crowd 😜

[@RudG10]

15:35 monstrous

[@haiderraja4533]

Thiem would have been coming back to Australia as defending champion in 2021 had he hit his backhand like this in the final.

[@anisd100]

Yeah. His backhand vs Djokovic are not going in like what he did vs Nadal.

[@anisd100]

I wish he wins the Roland Garros this time and US Open.

[@haiderraja4533]

anisd100 yes particularly down the line

[@haiderraja4533]

anisd100 it will depend greatly on the draw! Thiem needs to get through week 1 without spending too much energy

[@rub1516]

Because djokovic return was very deep.

[@vaibhavdhote]

15:35 this point! And many more as well I guess...

[@pGaming-kc6gt]

6:52 Thiem using the tactic fed used in 2017 ao final (and djokovic his entire career) against nadal. Drill that crosscourt bh flat to rafas fh

[@buggesej]

Exactly... Djokovic crushed Nadal with that BH crosdcourt in the AO final 2019

[@FirestarG1]

Chooey Sooares exactly, you’re right, people don’t realize it. He tries to put them in a backhand prison with his forehand but just ends of getting beaten by a player with a good bh. It’s a nothing strategy that a lot of lefties use.

[@rijulgupta1597]

Well that works as long as rafa doesn't take it down the line on the forehand.He normally goes back crosscourt giving a shorter ball to his opponent but sometimes when he has that urgency to win the point he will go down the line too and then his opponent has no chance of winning the point.

[@FirestarG1]

Rijul Gupta yeah honestly that almost never happens and he’d need an easy shot for that to happen. Also usually his down the lines aren’t perfect so if the opponent moves properly he can still get the ball.

[@robertingersoll3039]

@Chooey Sooares It was effective only because Federer was adamant about using the 90" frame and also, Ivan Lubijic deserves massive credit for improving Federer's backhand. Federer should have cracked the code on that lefty cross-court several years back. Since he was too late to change his frame size, the record of most GS titles is in the cusp of getting broken by both Nadal and Djokovich. If Federer loses that record he will have no one but himself to blame. Whoever holds the most GS titles will arguably become GOAT. My favorite is Federer but he was too late to solve that dynamic. Now, he will have to depend on luck to keep the record. Unless of course he shows the 2017 form in 2021 and picks up a couple more slams (it is a long shot but one can hope for it to happen).

[@kevinwong9523]

Great match! I hope Dominic can win French open this year!

[@sachinnadal2021]

Only in dreams

[@Molybdaenmornell]

@@sachinnadal2021 Hmmm ... your name suggests a mild dose of bias.

[@sachinnadal2021]

@@Molybdaenmornell okay

[@trainloverrishi3190]

In the french the backhand of theim wont carry that much pace when it will pitch on the red clay, this giving time to rafa to pick those shots, if they face each other

[@sachinnadal2021]

@@trainloverrishi3190 true, cheers

[@farid1406]

I feel like Thiem would be a chill dude to COD with for hours haha

[@paull7937]

What has happened to Thiem? This was the old Thiem that we want!

[@andreasteele6075]

He broke his wrist and hasn’t been the same since

[@rssuarez8058]

Very very impressive tien congratulations your tennis is amazing beautiful to watch keep it up you make tennis very exciting.

[@wandelpassiert8064]

I have not been watching tennis for more than a month, our whole realitiy has been shattered by the virus, crazy. It took me quite some time to realize that this match is just a little more than two months back. Oh gee, cannot believe it, as if it was a year or more. Well, hope wel'll soon get out of this pure craziness soon.

[@GeorgeMcCauley]

Nadal and Thiem always have blistering physical battles!

[@Emperor849]

Never realized how fast thiem hits

[@connorism69]

I think he's second in pace only to Basilashvili.

[@hyd916]

THIEM KNOCKED THE SHIT OUT OF NADAL.. WATCH OUT, YOUNGSTERS R COMING.

[@Emperor849]

@cristi dules Dunno about that, atp angles are weird. Also, if i was blind, I wouldn't be commenting nor replying to your idiotic post.

[@rishbahpandey8697]

@@hyd916 Nadal won 2020 RG😂😂😂

[@halicplanlamaanaliz2173]

@@rishbahpandey8697 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaaUaaKLrqx8lbM

[@mattiamazzoccato]

6:52 wowwwww

[@underqualified2527]

Thiem was a beast

[@renzozeballos6231]

Absolutely incredible! No words to describe all this.

[@morphix007]

would love this video a week ago when I was spending at least 4 hours a day on tennis

[@yousefbhoyroo6960]

Hitting your pat pat hacker game.

[@mottakinanik291]

Never seen a better Four set match in my life.

[@bikashthapa3972]

6:35, the backhand by Thiem just pure beauty!

[@gabrielslater0505]

That first set is genuinely incredible

[@aryanvyas2836]

Prime Dominic- Beating Nadal on Hard in Grand Slams and Beating novak on Clay in Grandslams.. The best next gen Hope he finds his form again..

[@marshaloga3047]

now that's what we call entertainment, two players bashing the hell out of a ball with huge topspins

[@skate345]

2:23 lol

[@DiegoPerez-wv8ml]

LOOOOL

[@senthilveeran1723]

Good observation

[@brodyskipper2035]

I didn't even notice that till I rewatched it LMAO

[@rafa-gw7xn]

true highlights

[@AlphaPrettyBoy]

🤧

[@shadymenard9142]

Thanks for this upload guys

[@markfatman7205]

To be honest this level from Thiem deserved Slam win. He almost defeated Nadal - Djokovic back to back.

[@luismilian6263]

PARTIDAZO DE LOCO!!! Este partido ha sido de los mejores de la historia del Australian Open,vimos presenciamos y disfrutamos de la mejor versión de Thiem, increible como la regresaba toda a Nadal,su reves a una mano impresionante y penetrable en todo momento...Grande Thiem

[@Luchon20082010]

This Nadal was on absolute god mode. Reminds me of his 2009 version

[@danielpp23]

His backhand is to me one of, if not the most aesthetically pleasing shots ever. The reason why I hit a one hander!

[@vivahernando1]

Thiem had the perfect game to bother Djokovic and Nadal but he got so wobbly in tight situations. That 5th set against Djokovic in the AO final was a choke unfortunately

[@ghostdog_ninja]

How legendary Thiem is. Really! How many of the other players play like this?!

[@bogdan3160]

Please, upload videos with 60fps and thanks for them.

[@hartgemini007]

Be great to see both Thiem & Dimitrov back to form in 2024,

[@VijayRamkrishna]

Seriously great battle by Rafa ,considering his age that to on hard court !!

[@thedarknight1809]

As if he is 50 years old 😂😂😂😂

[@unowen7591]

Man 2019-2020 was peak Thiem. Such a shame what's happened to him. That US Open win really took him out.

[@saunokchakrabarty8384]

Thiem went ballistic in this match. Should've won 2020 ao.

[@harsh5469]

Impossible when the king is there

[@z1az285]

​@@harsh5469he came very close

[@kebirbenkaccem726]

Theim, you played a stupendous game....bravo!!!

[@pierluigicaffaro3462]

The world looks like divided between Federer and Djokovic fans. I want to see that there are also true Nadal fans. Put like under this comment if you are a Nadal fan! 💪🏻

[@__jan6113]

Honestly as a fan of Federer I would say it looks like that because Djokovic fans like putting abusive comments against Federer which creates arguments between them. They won’t do it against Nadal because he still has his chances to keep up with Djokovic in winning slams considering their age while Federer doesn’t have that so they can abuse or mock him and his fans. And since they don’t do it against Nadal his fans might not be that visible as much as these 2 on social media while in stadiums it’s clear how loyal Nadal and Federer fans are for their favourites.

[@gordo1191]

@@__jan6113 no, while many djokovic fans are extremely toxic, in the comment sections I see, federer and nadal fans are starting the arguments. Of course, a lot of the fans are very nice people. I just hate all toxic fans, whoever they are fans of.

[@leo99991]

How theim generates so much he's not extremely tall or too muscular just incredible hitting.

[@mpa1931]

He's like a male Justine Henin, compact size but powerful strokes

[@GALA30live]

He is as tall as nadal and Federer

[@RossBayCult]

He’s the same height as Nadal and Federer. He’s not skinnier or smaller than Federer or Djokovic. I’ve seen him in practice and he’s very muscular.

[@wave1468]

Thiem is bigger than Fed and Djok, he's just toned

[@meinsouza]

You guys know that hitting hard has way more to do with technique than muscles right?

[@alessandrobonatti3809]

I want this thiem back

[@truthreignsforever9286]

Thiem and Hewitt are one and the same, in that, both have one grand slam on paper. Which is totally disproportionate to how great they are, or were, ironically

[@rathauneek2953]

Hewitt has 2 grand slams

[@truthreignsforever9286]

@@rathauneek2953 oops, well, his “2 slams” are belying how great he was”, and Thiem, his one slam, belies him.

[@truthreignsforever9286]

@@rathauneek2953 and Hewitt straight setted his two opponents in his only 2 GS appearances. Isn’t that crazy?

[@__last]

The voice crack at 10:44 always cracks me up

[@mpa1931]

Theim is one of the few that can grind it out with Nadal even on clay

[@romainmj7245]

Best match of the tournement !

[@horacioperalta6508]

Dominic va ser elmumero 1 horacio

[@eiseneuter2034]

My favourite match ever

[@streetfightsguild7480]

I missed healthy thiem and nadal man.

[@RobertKangchristianunix]

Those guys are magicians

[@jollyjames30]

Nadal had a really tough draw here. Kyrgios in the 4th round, Thiem in the Quarterfinal, Zverev in the Semifinal, Djokovic in the Final.

[@andrejmitrovic4958]

He would have lost vs all 3 tho

[@kikaa1884]

@@andrejmitrovic4958 good joke

[@NamTran-xc2ip]

@@kikaa1884 i mean only zverev, its equal bit knowing zverev he will choke 100%. Nadal will get 0-3 vs Djokovic

[@kikaa1884]

@@NamTran-xc2ip Nadal won't lose in straight sets in majors always 😒😒 like 2019 Australian open OK Be realistic and practical why would he lose in straight sets again Big 3 players won't lose in straight sets in finals OK I think you are watching tennis since 2019😂😂😂 Nadal will always come out from it and win at least one set against Djokovic if they faced each other Nadal struggle in tie breaks only not whole match You are just a Nadal hater and nothing else Nadal rarely loses in straight sets in majors Nadal always gives his best in majors semifinals and finals also

[@kikaa1884]

@@NamTran-xc2ip 2019 won't repeat again and again OK Nadal is not Andy Murray in majors 😒😒😒😒😒😒

[@davidaboab4629]

Thiem pure genius. Like Mozart he died young.