Us open nadal looks within to find way past thiem in four hour thriller

What a thrilling match! Rafael Nadal's victory over Dominic Thiem at the US Open was a true test of endurance and mental toughness. Here's a summary of the match:

Match Details:

The Match:

The match was a back-and-forth thriller that lasted four hours and 49 minutes, making it the longest US Open quarterfinal in history. Thiem, known for his aggressive playing style, came out strong, taking the first set 6-0. Nadal struggled to find his rhythm, making uncharacteristic errors and struggling to contain Thiem's powerful forehand.

However, Nadal regrouped and took control of the match in the second set, winning 6-4. The third set was a seesaw battle, with both players holding serve until Nadal broke Thiem's serve to take a 6-5 lead. He then served out the set to take a 2-1 lead.

The fourth set was a nail-biter, with Thiem fighting back to take a 6-7(4) lead. Nadal, however, refused to give up, breaking Thiem's serve in the 12th game to force a deciding fifth set.

The fifth set was a tense, error-filled affair, with both players struggling to hold serve. Nadal finally broke Thiem's serve in the 10th game to take a 6-5 lead, and then served out the match to win 7-6(5).

Post-Match Reaction:

Nadal credited his mental toughness and ability to adapt to the situation for his victory. "I was able to find a way to win, and that's what matters," he said. "I was able to stay positive and focused, even when things weren't going my way."

Thiem, meanwhile, was gracious in defeat, acknowledging that Nadal was the better player on the day. "Rafa was the one who was more solid and more consistent," he said. "I had my chances, but he took them away from me."

What's Next:

Nadal's victory sets up a semifinal showdown with Daniil Medvedev, who defeated Stan Wawrinka in a thrilling five-set match earlier in the day. The winner of that match will face either Alexander Zverev or Matteo Berrettini in the final.