Nadal served at 4-5. The Austrian netted a forehand return. At 5-5, Nadal made his way to net and pounded an overhead. But Thiem flung it back at Nadal’s feet–not that hard a shot to field, but ...

In my mind’s eye, Rafael Nadal is still a teen or in his early twenties battling Roger Federer in the finals of many important tournaments. All of a sudden, Rafa’s retirement is already a year ago.