French Open 2018: Rafael Nadal, Dominic Thiem set-up epic final showdown

Dominic Thiem reached the French Open final at the third time of asking, potentially setting up a crunch clash with Rafael Nadal. Clay specialist Thiem made the last four at Roland Garros in both 2016 and 2017 but fell short against eventual winners Novak Djokovic and Nadal, continuing his wait for a first grand slam final.

Updated on: Jun 09, 2018 12:04 PM IST

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Rafael Nadal defeated Juan Martin Del Potro as the Spaniard came closer to title No.11 at Roland Garros. (Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports)

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Rafael Nadal closed in on a record 11th title at Roland Garros after beating Juan Martin Del Potro in the 2018 French Open semi-final. (Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports)

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Argentina’s Juan Martin Del Potro was no match for Nadal as he lost in straight sets after a tough encounter in the quarter-final. (REUTERS)

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Rafael Nadal has been in great form in the French Open and will be aiming to create even more history. (REUTERS)

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Rafael Nadal is the only player in history to win one Grand Slam title 10 times and he will be aiming for No.11 at Roland Garros. (Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports)

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Rafael Nadal has lost only one set in this entire tournament and he has not faced much trouble. (REUTERS)

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On Nadal’s path to title No.11 in France, he will have to encounter Dominic Thiem, the Austrian who entered the final. (REUTERS)

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Dominic Thiem defeated Marco Cecchinato to set-up a clash with Nadal./ (Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports)

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Marco Cecchinato, who had defeated Novak Djokovic in the quarter-final, was no match for Thiem (REUTERS)

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Marco Cecchinato dream run ended in the French Open but his performances have propelled him to stardom. (REUTERS)

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Dominic Thiem was the only player who defeated Nadal in the clay court season and he will be aiming for a repeat as he aims to stop the Spaniard from winning title No.11. (REUTERS)