Austria's Thiem rattles Rafa but title still out of reach

Jun 9, 2019; Paris, France; Dominic Thiem (AUT) serves during his final match against Rafael Nadal (ESP) on day 15 at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

PARIS (Reuters) - Dominic Thiem achieved something few players have ever managed in any of Rafael Nadal's 12 French Open finals on Sunday.

There were moments in the opening two sets when the level of the Austrian fourth seed's play was so far off the charts that Nadal's trademark worried look betrayed real anxiety.