Summary

  • Rafael Nadal beats Dominic Thiem 6-3 5-7 6-1 6-1 in French Open final

  • Nadal claims record-extending 12th title here and his 18th Grand Slam singles crown

  • Thiem had been seeking his first Grand Slam title

  • Click button at top of page for commentary from BBC 5 Live tennis team

Live Reporting

Saj Chowdhury

  1. Two championship points

    *Nadal 6-3 5-7 6-1 5-1 Thiem

    Thiem flashes a backhand wide.

    We wait.

  2. *Nadal 6-3 5-7 6-1 5-1 Thiem

    Greg Rusedski
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live

    There's still got to be nerves for Rafa here. No matter how many Slams you've won, the adrenaline is still rushing through your body.

  3. *Nadal 6-3 5-7 6-1 5-1 Thiem

    30-0.

    Excitement builds.

    30-15.

    Slightly quelled.

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  4. *Nadal 6-3 5-7 6-1 5-1 Thiem

    Ace.

    15-0.

  5. Nadal breaks; to serve for the championship

    *Nadal 6-3 5-7 6-1 5-1 Thiem

    Out!

    Broken.

    As is Thiem.

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  6. Nadal 6-3 5-7 6-1 4-1 Thiem*

    Advantage Nadal then the Spaniard looks to have broken but Thiem, with the help of the cord, manages to win the point with a pick-up volley.

    The Austrian follows it up by finding the net.

    Break-point two.

  7. Nadal 6-3 5-7 6-1 4-1 Thiem*

    Thiem snatches at a backhand that he should have made.

    Deuce.

    Thi-tering.

  8. Nadal 6-3 5-7 6-1 4-1 Thiem*

    Greg Rusedski
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live

    If you talk about anyone winning this title, bar Nadal, Thiem has got to be the heir apparent.

  9. Nadal 6-3 5-7 6-1 4-1 Thiem*

    Greg Rusedski
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live

    If Thiem goes down another break, it will be curtains.

  10. Nadal 6-3 5-7 6-1 4-1 Thiem*

    This match should go beyond the three-hour mark.

    Thiem is doing his best to help the cause although he inexplicably goes long with Nadal begging to be punished with a pass.

    30-30.

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  11. Nadal 6-3 5-7 6-1 4-1 Thiem*

    Greg Rusedski
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Compared to last year's performance against Rafa, it's been a step up for Thiem.

  12. Nadal 6-3 5-7 6-1 4-1 Thiem*

    Thiem finds the net, then the moat.

    Nadal is two away.

  13. *Nadal 6-3 5-7 6-1 3-1 Thiem

    The rallies have started up again - this time Nadal comes out on top as Thiem whips a backhand wide.

    30-15.

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  15. *Nadal 6-3 5-7 6-1 3-1 Thiem

    Greg Rusedski
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live

    It was very brave and bold to hold serve there. We've still got a match.

  16. *Nadal 6-3 5-7 6-1 3-1 Thiem

    Nadal then hooks a forehand wide.

    That was a brilliant display from Thiem.

    The 11-time champion will have to carry on running to the line.

  17. Nadal 6-3 5-7 6-1 3-0 Thiem*

    Jonathan Overend
    Radio 5 Live tennis commentator at Roland Garros

    He's no newcomer Dominic Thiem. He's been competing in the top 10 for a few seasons and this is his second successive French Open final. He's one of the best players on the planet but he's up against the mighty champion Rafael Nadal.

  18. Nadal 6-3 5-7 6-1 3-0 Thiem*

    Advantage Thiem.

  19. Nadal 6-3 5-7 6-1 3-0 Thiem*

    He saves the third with a good serve followed by a forehand winner with Nadal stranded on the other wing.

    Lot of bottle.

  20. Nadal 6-3 5-7 6-1 3-0 Thiem*

    He saves the second with an ace.