US Open digest: Rafael Nadal wins epic five-setter against Dominic Thiem

The Spaniard is now through to the semi-finals but women’s champion Sloane Stephens is out

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Rafael Nadal celebrates his victory against Dominic Thiem in the US Open
(Image credit: Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/AFP/Getty Images)

World No.1 and defending champion Rafael Nadal has won a “great battle” against Dominic Thiem to reach the US Open semi-finals.

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