Day 3 Match Results
- Dominic Thiem powers past Rafael Nadal in straight sets 7-6 (9/7), 7-6 (7/4) to remain undefeated at the ongoing Nitto ATP Finals tournament in London.
The world number three, who defeated reigning champion Stefanos Tsitsipas in his opening game, has won his first two matches in this year’s tournament. Thiem will be guaranteed a semi-final place.
Nadal saw off Andrey Rublev in straight sets in his first match on Sunday, but the 34-year-old was unable to cope with Thiem’s power and poise. Now Nadal has to do it the hard way if he is to land the biggest prize missing from his trophy cabinet after losing the 2010 and 2013 finals at the prestigious season-ending event.
- Tsitsipas saved a match point to defeat tournament debutant Andrey Rublev 6-1, 4-6, 7-6(6). Tsitsipas’ Thursday clash with Rafael Nadal will determine which of those two players finishes second in the group.
Thiem wins the group & advances to the semi-finals
Rublev is eliminated from contention
Nadal & Tsitsipas will play for the second semi-final spot