WATCH: Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem Leave Tennis Fans in Awe With Their Masterclass at Adelaide Exhibition
Follow Us
Spain’s Rafael Nadal and Austria’s Dominic Thiem have raised the bar in the men’s game over recent years. In the past few seasons, both players have faced each other a number of times. With each match passing by, the quality of tennis displayed by these athletes is sensational.
At the moment, both these competitors are in Adelaide for the exhibition event ‘A Day at the Drive’. The two of them are treating fans to some world-class quality of tennis. During the match so far, both players are engaging in long rallies from the baseline. It doesn’t get better for a fan to see two players showcasing their true talents.
Dominic Thiem Compliments Rafael Nadal After Point
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
During the match, there were certain points played during which even the opponent couldn’t help but compliment the other. As a point was being played, Dominic returned Rafa’s serve with sheer intent and charged for a volley. The Spaniard returned with a shot seeming as a reflex reaction and it ended as a winner down the line.
In another video, the Austrian got the better of Nadal. During this point, Thiem hits a wonderful shot, the overhead single-handed backhand volley on his opponent’s forehand. It is considered one of the toughest shots to execute and many times players fail to hit it successfully. Upon successfully doing it, the crowd along with Rafa applauded the World No. 3.
Trending
After Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek’s Cold Shoulder, Fans Turn Against Coco Gauff as She Fails to Justify Her WTA Rankings
May 09, 2024 11:22 AM EDT
Italian Open: Coco Gauff Engages in Cheeky Banter With Ben Shelton’s Prideful Boast About His Clay-Court Efforts
May 09, 2024 05:08 PM EDT
‘She Was Hot’- Camila Giorgi’s Shock Tennis Retirement Prompts American Legend to Pay Heart-Felt Tribute to Her Legacy
May 09, 2024 05:59 PM EDT
$2 Billion Saudi Deal Comes Under the Scanner as Andrey Rublev’s Bizarre Madrid Paycheck Faces Scrutiny
May 09, 2024 05:40 PM EDT
‘Compton Stays Undefeated’- Serena Williams’ Husband Alexis Ohanian Turns No. 1 Hypeman for Wife in a Strong Display of Love
May 09, 2024 05:38 AM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest Tennis stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
Take a bow, @RafaelNadal.
Even @ThiemDomi had to applaud that forehand.
Watch their match→ https://t.co/tPoe44TDv0 pic.twitter.com/7ukxs08zXK— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) January 29, 2021
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
After this event, both players will travel to Melbourne for the first Grand Slam of the new season. In the previous seasonat the Australian Open, they played each other in the quarterfinal and the Austrian got the better of the Spaniard. However, Dominic lost to Novak Djokovic in the final.
Later, towards the end of the season, they met again in the ATP Finals and did not disappoint fans with the quality of tennis. It was also one of the best matches played during the entire calendar year.
WATCH: How Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams and Others Spend Time After Australian Open 2021 Quarantine Ends
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
"How difficult was that?!"
Dominic Thiem wows the Adelaide crowd with a superb volley 😲 pic.twitter.com/yxdc83aIMX
— Eurosport UK (@Eurosport_UK) January 29, 2021