The night Rafa Nadal and Dominic Thiem reached their PHYSICAL LIMITS!

The night that Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem met at the 2018 US Open in the quarterfinals. The match that science cannot explain turned into a tough physical and mental battle.

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[AllgoodthingsTv]

One of the all time best matches I've ever seen. Both players just slamming the ball across the court and some incredible, seemingly impossible shots made.

[seandangio]

The way they hug at the end just absolutely breaks my heart - what a match.

[Ihatepotatosski]

Who is here after Thiem retired? What a player! And backhand, the angles and power he generated with that was insane. Kinda crazy that he ended up retiring before Rafa

[NenadPeter]

I was lucky enough to be at this match. Almost didn't end up going. I couldn't believe that Thiem bageled Nadal first set. After Nadal won the second I knew it was going all the way. The best match I've ever seen in person and right at the top all time. The level was absolutely legendary. I really felt for Dominic, he needed to get over this Big Three hurdle and this was a great chance when they were all still playing! Got back to the hotel at 4 AM but it was well worth it.

[MIZUNOMP]

I hope Thiem can get back to this level again, he's a class act like Nadal. I love his aggressive game, one of the all time great single-handed backhands.

[superjarri]

How brutal is the one handed backhand from Thiem? It's crazy the angles and power he gets

[BrotherTree]

Nadal has broken many players' hearts over his insanely legendary career.

[EscorpioPS]

The shots here are out of this world. They were hitting so hard the ball. 😮

[maryhanson]

Just one of the many hours of joy Rafa has provided.And plenty of heartbreak too.

[corvinlord]

Once of my all-time favorite matches as well

[MrLyminhtri]

That's great quality match highlight. Thanks for uploading.

[Acsantes]

I hope Thiem can get back to that level of tennis again!

[grimson]

Nadal's nerve at 5-5 in the tiebreak to hit that overhead while backpedaling, and then put away the reply. Two warriors. Amazing match.

[jeffreykaufmann]

The last point of this match is the Greatest example in Tennis History of why you should try to return every shot.

[Cocoyog]

The best match of this US Open 2018 without a doubt ! 💥👌🏻

[Johnny_island]

One of the best matches in decades for sure.

[kwilson]

When I saw this video was 'only' 46 minutes long, I thought 'What a shame, I would have liked to have seen the whole match'. As such, I would like to mention the superb editing that has gone in to making this - thank you.

[taulantprenci]

Thiem vs Nadal matches are always a show.

[andyroo]

This was a high drama match! It had so many ups and downs. Either player could have won this battle but it was Nadal in the very end. Nadal is just brutal and relentless. You can't ever let a point go when you play against Rafa. He will take the match from you. Nadal Is The KING!

[taramartin]

This is tennis master piece I watch at least once every 2 weeks. Absolutely one of my guilty pleasures. They both played as if it was a final - Thiem gave everything & the kitchen sink. Nadal gave everything, the kitchen sink, then he added the taps to the sink.