Game and first set Nadalpublished at 15:06 British Summer Time 9 June 2019
Nadal 6-3 Thiem*
This whole set has been ridiculous and sick, in a modern reinterpretation of those words.
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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
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Game and first set Nadalpublished at 15:06 British Summer Time 9 June 2019
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30-15 but only after the umpire comes down from his chair to give the signal that Thiem's return was wide. Good work.
40-15.
Postpublished at 15:02 British Summer Time 9 June 2019
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Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 LiveThis is about as well as I've seen Nadal play on a clay court and that's saying a lot for an 11-time champion.
Nadal breakspublished at 15:02 British Summer Time 9 June 2019
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Broken as Thiem goes long.
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Nadal 4-3 Thiem*
I mean! Better sleight of hand than Paul Daniels at his best - what a drop from Nadal to bring up two break points.
'This is lit," says French Open organiserspublished at 15:01 British Summer Time 9 June 2019
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If you've ever asked yourself, "Why aren't the four main courts lit at the French Open?" then ask no more.
From next year they will be, meaning the top matches will not be interrupted by bad light.
Court Philippe Chatrier's retractable roof will also be in operation from 2020 and night sessions will start in 2021.
Postpublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 9 June 2019
Nadal 4-3 Thiem*
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 LiveI think the amount Thiem has played over the last few days is a mental factor rather than a physical factor. He's 25 and one of the fittest guys out there. I don't think it should affect him.
Postpublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 9 June 2019
Nadal 4-3 Thiem*
Thiem mutters something in German after losing the opening point.
Nadal then looks for glory down the line but finds the net.
15-15.
Postpublished at 14:59 British Summer Time 9 June 2019
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Russell Fuller
BBC tennis correspondent at Roland GarrosIt's one thing playing well against Rafael Nadal, it's another thing to actually win a set.
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Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport at Roland GarrosThese two stars are receiving more standing ovations than the Hollywood set on Oscars night.
Chatrier rises to its feet after Thiem bamboozles the wafting Nadal and then again when he guides that winner down the line.
And many rise again when Nadal finally gets himself off the hook in that service game.
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Alex Haworth: With Thiem playing this well, if he doesn't win this set, I don't see how he will any sets.
Jon Chubb: Seeing them hit the thing so hard @rolandgarros, external it almost makes you feel sorry for the ball, sure I can hear it screaming sometimes!!!
Don Uorri: For years I have been surprised that Nadal doesn't get as much love as you would expect at RG considering his record.
Postpublished at 14:57 British Summer Time 9 June 2019
Nadal 4-3 Thiem*
Nadal finally holds.
He must be kna...
Postpublished at 14:56 British Summer Time 9 June 2019
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Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 LiveThis is by far the best match we've seen at these championships.
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Nadal had that whole rally in control.
He had a chance to win the game with a smash at the net, then his drop was not good enough which allowed Thiem to recover and win the point.
Truly remarkable tennis inside Chatrier.
Postpublished at 14:54 British Summer Time 9 June 2019
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Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 LiveThat was quite incredible. Nadal tried a trick shot and still didn't give up. That's the competitiveness of Rafael Nadal. He never knows when the point is over.
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Rarely do you ever get Nadal in a right mess, but Thiem does with another beautiful drop followed by a lob.
The Spaniard does an impression of someone trying to balance 20 plates on a racquet.
Deuce.
Postpublished at 14:52 British Summer Time 9 June 2019
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Brunel could not have engineered a better rally there - brutal.
Advantage Nadal.
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Nadal survives as Thiem makes an error.
Deuce.
Postpublished at 14:50 British Summer Time 9 June 2019
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Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 LiveMoya gesturing to Rafa means Rafa is a bit intimidated by Thiem.
Postpublished at 14:50 British Summer Time 9 June 2019
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Break point as Nadal goes wayward from the back.
Another chance for the Austrian.