Javier Frana: “Obviously Thiem is finding it difficult to mantain the level of intensity. But that has nothing to do with the schedule. Even if he had had 3 days off, he would struggle to keep up with Rafa”
To beat Nadal on clay, the opponent has to match him physically first and then play good shots. As long as he knows he as a physical advantage he has the confidence that he will win the match,no matter what.