@@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
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 :(
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
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!
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.
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.
@@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
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
@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).
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
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! 💪🏻
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.
@@__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.
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Every time I watch this, I cry because we might never witness this version of Thiem again 😢
Man I really hope he comes back. Arguably the best ball striker EVER in his prime
Praying for thiems comeback to top form
😢
What happened to thiem?
@@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
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 :(
dude didnt even die, wtf is with u
Easily one of the best matches I’ve seen recently. Neither player gave up until the very end.
Nadal does not do such atrocity. Either other player quits, or he fights to the de@th.
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This has become a fascinating rivalry. They really play great, fierce tennis against each other.
Won’t last for much longer
Stupid
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
@@richardgarrison8328 youre absolutely right.
@@scarlettmagana9399 h8
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!
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.
razneK because a slam is when you win ALL four majors in a calendar year.
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.
I was going to comment about this. Those backhand shots were blistering. Even Nadal couldn't handle the pace
Something for Nadal to remember next time, not to go to Thiem’s backhand
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
Nadal didn’t play bad,just thiem played at his best
you think so? he looked less aggressive to me.
i agree bro
@@quents probably because Thiem move him a lot this game.
Rafa could do better, have the 1st set at least. Thiem was lucky on some points with the net
@@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?
This match and their match in the 2018 US Open are their two best matches I've ever seen.
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."
Ismet iCi except if you’re Wawrinka
@@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
Imagine beating Djokovic and Nadal to lose to Murray in the finals. Del Potro 2016 Olympics 😂😂
@@pekillas2593 Why is it funny Murray is a good player.
@@joshjones5062 all of the Big 3 were thrashing him at their best
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.
That’s one of the best 4 set matches of all time
FR
Thiem avenging all the RGs lost. But man he is so humble and sweet. During the game Theim kept showing respect gestures.
Thiem 2020 was the player closer to top3 level at the last few years
Exactly!
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.
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.
@@pauljohnson6019 well he won one
@@pauljohnson6019Thiem is 5-2 Federer. Federer at that time is not even in contention
highest quality match of the 2020 Australian Open
Yes
Lol Milkman vs Fedrer vs better
@@Phurngirathaana idiot
@@cooperrush6474 like why?? what did this guy say for you to call him an idiot?
talk about a boring match;;
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!
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
Not biased at all, one of the most exciting players ever to watch
I am surprised at how Thiem managed yo have Rafa defending all the time. He really attacked RN all along the match.
One of the best matches I've ever seen.
Completely agreed
Probably one of the most tense matches I have ever had the privilege of witnessing. Thiem was simply incredible...
I'm a Nole fan, but to be honest, I'm in love with the power play of Thiem.
Same here , i like Thiem but Nole comes first!!!
..still trying to figure out why someone would act like they can only like one tennis player. 🤔
Same same brO
6:51 Thiem’s backhand is 🚀
For me, this is the most underrated match. Crazy level from both.
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.
Djokovic didn't play his best honestly. On Australian Open hardcourts, not even an artillery strike gets past Nole at his best.
@@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.
@@pauljohnson6019 stop spittin shit fedtard
@@MrPatrickbuit Wawrinka did it. And I strongly believe Thiem can do it as well if he can keep his nerves.
@@pauljohnson6019 delusional at best .
These two produced some of the best tennis when they play each other...
One of the best matches I've ever seen. 2 powerhouses going at it, Thiem at the height of his career
Thiem was so good at this period of time... hope he s goin to reach this quality again
what do u mean by highlights when whole match is a highlight
Don't complain.
Gaurav G. ???
@Anil Raja exactly
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the entire match was about 3 hours
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.
Best stroke player? Have you ever watched prime Nadal or prime Djokovic?
What a match! So high quality, such hard hitting.
The best match of the Australian Open 2020. Thanks for putting this up! Highest Quality from both!
@DS :D Quality wise, I'd say that was second to one. But, US open final had more drama!
now this is what i call a highlight not a 2 minutes short video
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.
0:11 Very nice point construction. Thiem keeping Nadal trapped on the BH side and opens up the court for a CC BH.
What a game, both player's persistence and determination are admirable!
Thanks for this upload guys
I want this thiem back
27:22 What a reaction from Nadal !
Reminds me of when he won the fourth set against Djokovic in the 2012 final
Oh here it is!
Good highlights!
None of that 3 minutes crap from Roland Garros!
Wow! this kid Dominic is AWESOME... THE BEST BACK HAND I EVER SEEN WHAT A NICE PLAYER!
Best match I seen in 2020 so far.>>>>
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.
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.
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?
@@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?
@@pauljohnson6019 i was talking about thiems whole career, not just RG 2020
@@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.
Nadal played better here then in the 2022 Australian open
Bruh
Nope
CAP
The final was match fixed though
Not better…much better
probably the best match of the tournament!!!
they both played their best
One of the best matches ever
Always tough to watch two of my favorite players play each other. Nadal, Berrettini, & Thiem. I call them my Big Booty Team lol😱😂😂
Absolutely incredible! No words to describe all this.
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!
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
Ironically, and not too many people can say thia, but 2020 was the best year for Thiem in his career
How legendary Thiem is. Really! How many of the other players play like this?!
When the time machines are coming out I am gonna see this live :)). Lovely staff, great players, crazy crowd 😜
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.
15:35 monstrous
That first set is genuinely incredible
Very very impressive tien congratulations your tennis is amazing beautiful to watch keep it up you make tennis very exciting.
Please, upload videos with 60fps and thanks for them.
Thiem's backhand was like a Rocket against Nadal!
What has happened to Thiem? This was the old Thiem that we want!
He broke his wrist and hasn’t been the same since
Thiem's court position herr is different from nowadays. Hitting the ball much earlier here and not afraid to rip it.
6:52 wowwwww
This Nadal was on absolute god mode.
Reminds me of his 2009 version
Theim, you played a stupendous game....bravo!!!
Wonderful match
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.
Thiem would have been coming back to Australia as defending champion in 2021 had he hit his backhand like this in the final.
Yeah. His backhand vs Djokovic are not going in like what he did vs Nadal.
I wish he wins the Roland Garros this time and US Open.
anisd100 yes particularly down the line
anisd100 it will depend greatly on the draw! Thiem needs to get through week 1 without spending too much energy
Because djokovic return was very deep.
Realy insane match
My favourite match ever
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
Never realized how fast thiem hits
I think he's second in pace only to Basilashvili.
THIEM KNOCKED THE SHIT OUT OF NADAL.. WATCH OUT, YOUNGSTERS R COMING.
@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.
@@hyd916 Nadal won 2020 RG😂😂😂
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Thiem was a candle that burnt out quickly but man, he was a Titan on both wings
He was a beast but his game was way too demanding physically. It didn't afford him to last unfortunately
Nadal and Thiem always have blistering physical battles!
15:35 this point! And many more as well I guess...
Thiem went ballistic in this match. Should've won 2020 ao.
Impossible when the king is there
awesome!! amazing game
The fact that this was the last week with Nadal as the world #1.......
2:23 lol
LOOOOL
Good observation
I didn't even notice that till I rewatched it LMAO
true highlights
🤧
6:35, the backhand by Thiem just pure beauty!
Never seen a better Four set match in my life.
Best of the best ever
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..
Great match! I hope Dominic can win French open this year!
Only in dreams
@@sachinnadal2021 Hmmm ... your name suggests a mild dose of bias.
@@Molybdaenmornell okay
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
@@trainloverrishi3190 true, cheers
this is nearly a 5 hour match, how impressive is it that!
The best fourth set match ever
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
Exactly... Djokovic crushed Nadal with that BH crosdcourt in the AO final 2019
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.
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.
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.
@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).
Seriously great battle by Rafa ,considering his age that to on hard court !!
As if he is 50 years old 😂😂😂😂
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
Intense match both played good rafa too but thiem got ahed aggressively. It was one of the best
Thiem is warrior.
would love this video a week ago when I was spending at least 4 hours a day on tennis
Hitting your pat pat hacker game.
The best match of the AO 2020 !!
Those guys are magicians
Thiem hits the ball so hard I'm sure one day he'll kill somebody.. and I hope it'll be Kyrgios.
Nadal couldnt do anything in this match, thiem has played his best tennis
it was a very close 4 setter with 3 tie breaks.. Nadal certainly can and did do a lot, it wasnt one sided
fantabulously excilent shots by thwem ........., utkarsha
His backhand is to me one of, if not the most aesthetically pleasing shots ever. The reason why I hit a one hander!
How theim generates so much he's not extremely tall or too muscular just incredible hitting.
He's like a male Justine Henin, compact size but powerful strokes
He is as tall as nadal and Federer
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.
Thiem is bigger than Fed and Djok, he's just toned
You guys know that hitting hard has way more to do with technique than muscles right?
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! 💪🏻
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.
@@__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.
now that's what we call entertainment, two players bashing the hell out of a ball with huge topspins
Excellent Game