2024-01-02 12:19:09
11:20
White game Nadal (3-0)
While the first set was tight and regularly produced long bouts, this second set was on a completely different note. Thiem seems incapable of putting Nadal in difficulty.
11:19
40-0 Nadal
The bull continues its walk in the park on its throws. Dominic Thiem is far too imprecise, and has made two unforced errors.
11:18
Break Nadal (7-5, 2-0)
Fourth game in a row won by the 672nd in the world. His winning backhand shot left the Austrian with no chance.
11:16
Nadal break point (30-40)
The Spaniard has gained the upper hand over Thiem for three games now. Thiem, author of direct news, seems to lose track of the match.
11:14
15-A
Nadal picks up on this direct mistake from Thiem on the forehand.
11:12
1-0 Nadal
Still no problem for Nadal on his throw-in. Thiem made two unforced errors on this game.
11:10
The second set begins
Rafael Nadal is serving to start this second round
11:08
Nadal reassuring for his return
The native of Mallorca relied on an excellent first ball (70%) to avoid being worried about his serve. He was able to seize the opportunity in the final service game before the tie-break, and seemed to move easily. A good omen.
11:05
Premier set Nadal (7-5) !!!
While he had the entire court open, Dominic Thiem wants to play the winning forehand. But his racket shot is behind the baseline, and Nadal wins the first set!
11:04
Nadal advantage
Fourth opportunity to conclude for Nadal, after a backhand passing which overwhelmed Thiem.
11:03
Third opportunity missed by Nadal
Thiem commits a double fault at 40-A and concedes a third set point. But he saves it thanks to his serve, which Nadal sends back into the net.
11:02
Thiem saves a second set point
While Nadal had just obtained a second opportunity, Thiem escaped thanks to a big first and a winning forehand.
11:00
Set point saved (40-A)
Thiem escapes thanks to a big first, and a return from Nadal remaining in the net.
10:59
Did they see Nadal! 30-40
The first break point is also a set point! Nadal went for it after a long exchange, putting his opponent to torture with a backhand.
10:58
30-A
Solid, Them gets back into this game thanks to two winning shots. The Spaniard’s returns were a little timid.
10:57
0-30
At the best of times, Nadal puts his opponent in danger on his throw-in. His winning backhand shot was overpowering.
10:56
Lob, twinner, volley, winning shot… no mutant between the two men
10:55
6-5 Nadal
Thanks to his third ace of the game then a winning forehand, Nadal got back in front in this first set. The two players appear to be heading towards a tie-break.
10:53
30-0
Another ace for Nadal, very focused on serving. The pressure of his return to the courts does not seem to have any influence on him.
10:51
5-5
Meanwhile, Thiem picks up quite easily at five games all, after a slap inflicted with a forehand.
10:50
The rage of “Rafa” after a winning point
10:48
Nadal game: 5-4
The level of play has clearly gone up a notch in this last game, to the delight of the spectators. Nadal finally wins his face-off, with a well-intentioned ace.
10:47
Thiem s’excuse (40- 30)
As Nadal came to the net, the Austrian sent a forehand towards his opponent, who lost the points. He apologizes immediately.
10:45
30-15
Superb point between the two players! Coming to the net, Thiem is lobbed and signs a nice tweener to escape. This does not destabilize Nadal, who wins the point thanks to a forehand slap!
10:44
15-A
Despite superb defense from Thiem, Nadal concluded the point with a subtle cross volley. Which leaves no chance for his opponent, who remains at the back of the court.
10:42
4-4
For the moment, neither man stands out in this first round. Thiem equalizes at 4-4 after a faulty return from his opponent.
10:40
30-15
Superb reaction from the Austrian, who immediately pulls himself together. After a good first which forced Nadal to shift, he signed a winning forehand.
10:39
15-A
Dominic Thiem, serving, has just signed the first double fault of the game.
10:37
Nadal au service
“Rafa” is imperial on his throw-in. WILLIAM WEST / AFP
10:36
Nadal shutout: 4-3
Once again, the former world number one is uncompromising on his serve. He took advantage of the numerous unforced errors of his opponent, who were currently too imprecise.
10:33
Thiem game: 3-3
Once again, the Austrian is solid on his serve. He takes advantage of a good first to force the return of Nadal, who ends up in the net.
10:32
40-15
After a lot of work on his opponent’s backhand, Thiem wins the point. Nadal broke down by sending a forehand wide.
10:30
15-A
After a big first ball, Thiem wants to follow up with a powerful forehand. But his attempt at a winning shot hits behind the baseline.
10:27
What a passing from Nadal! (3-2)
Thanks to a wonderful backhand passing, the Majorcan obtains his third service game! The video should arrive soon. Note that Nadal lost his first point on a service game.
10:24
The first rally of the meeting on video
10:24
2-2
Thiem comes out of it by signing a well-placed save, his third of the match. Nadal seems comfortable in his movements, and reassures about his state of form.
10:23
40-30
Superb winning shot from Nadal! The Mallorcan bull puts pressure on his opponent by winning this point, which he concludes with a devastating forehand: his trademark!
10:19
A year later, Nadal’s first shot on video
10:19
Nadal game: 2-1
The Spaniard reassured himself at the start of the match, signing two convincing service games. He leads two games to one.
10:18
First rally of the match (40-0)
For the first time in the match, the players enter into the exchange. It was finally the Spaniard who took the upper hand, after a race forward to the net.
10:16
Thiem equalizes: 1-1
The Austrian ensured his service game. Thanks to the first ace of the game, he comes back to level with his opponent.
10:13
30-0, 0-1
Dominic Thiem starts his first service game of the game well. His powerful cross forehand left Nadal with no chance.
10:12
Nadal’s arrival on video
Welcomed by the Brisbane public, Nadal arrived focused on the court.
10:11
1-0 Nadal, shutout to start
The Spaniard is perfectly launched in this part, thanks to a very powerful first ball. Thiem made three unforced errors.
10:09
Let’s go !!!
On serve, Rafael Nadal officially makes his big return to the courts, in Brisbane against Dominic Thiem. He starts with a winning forehand.
10:04
Nadal wins the toss
The former world number 1 decided to serve to start this meeting.
10:01
The players return to the court!
In a packed Pat Rafter Arena, Dominc Thiem and Rafael Nadal have just entered the court.
09:58
37 years old, 672nd in the world… Can Nadal hope for a return to the forefront?
Undermined by injuries last season, the Spaniard is taking a real gamble by signing his return. But what can he really hope for? Some answers are discussed at the following link: Nadal, 37 years old, 672nd in the world, the long-awaited return
09:53
Nadal already played last week
On Sunday, the bull from Mallorca already had the opportunity to push back the courts, in doubles. He reformed with Marc Lopez the pair who had gleaned Olympic gold in 2016 in Rio. The two men lost in two sets (6-4, 6-4) against Australians Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson.
For his big return to the courts, Nadal bows… in doubles
09:48
Advantage Nadal in the history of confrontations
During their respective careers, the two men crossed swords numerous times on the courts. In fifteen confrontations, the Spaniard won nine times, compared to six for the Austrian.
09:43
The players will soon return to the court
The X count from the Brisbane tournament raises the anticipation!
09:41
Where is Dominic Thiem?
Once at the top of world tennis, Dominic Thiem has somewhat fallen back into anonymity in recent years. He still re-entered the Top 100, taking 98th place in the ATP rankings.
09:37
Nadal-Thiem, a final once upon a time
In 2019, the two men found themselves at the top of world tennis. A clash that occurred during the Roland-Garros final, which Nadal won in four sets. It was then his twelfth Porte d’Auteuil title.
09:34
First match in almost a year for Nadal
The last time the Mallorcan bull hit the courts was during the 2023 Australian Open. He then lost in the second round to the American McDonald. Since then, the Spaniard has undergone a double hip operation. Today’s match will therefore be a good test.
09:25
Welcome to this live!
Hello everyone ! It’s a pleasure to meet you this morning to follow Rafael Nadal’s great comeback live. This man faces Dominic Thiem in the first round of the Brisbane tournament. The match should start around 9:30 a.m.!
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