Dominic Thiem Got Closer, But Rafael Nadal Still Stepped On Him
by Giri Nathan from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#4GWYQ)
Last year, in the first major final of his life, Dominic Thiem just seemed happy to be there. Flattened by a Rafael Nadal charging toward his 11th French Open title? That builds character. A dusty tennis great heartlessly roasting you at the trophy ceremony? Whatever, no shame in being outmatched.