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Rafael Nadal will have watched Dominic Thiem's US Open win with joy - his hopes of French Open domination just got a little easier
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Rafael Nadal (ESP), Dominic Thiem (AUT), JUNE 10, 2018 - Tennis : Rafael Nadal of Spain and Dominic Thiem of Austria pose for a photograph prior to the Men's singles final match
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Thiem time, or 11th hour for Rafa? - Roland-Garros - The 2022 Roland-Garros Tournament official site
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French Open 2018: Rafael Nadal beats Dominic Thiem in men's final – as it happened | Sport | The Guardian
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Nadal - Thiem: video of the 2019 final - Roland-Garros - The 2022 Roland- Garros Tournament official site
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Rafael Nadal: Why Dominic Thiem has a chance in French Open – Clarey | Tennis | Sport | Express.co.uk
Roland-Garros on Twitter: "Dominic Thiem came in with a plan. Rafael Nadal had one of his own. Match Analysis: https://t.co/gTetCXZw6t #RG18 https://t.co/1GjUCaUmL0" / Twitter
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Rafael Nadal likely to turn French Open up to 11 despite Thiem's threat | French Open 2018 | The Guardian
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