Wasn't looking too good when broken early in the fifth, but Nadal was not having easy service games and was providing a number of opportunities. When he broke back, and ultimately broken again, sensational.

A little anti-climatic to finish on a challenge but the end result is number 18.

Two fantastic players. Two amazing ambassadors for the sport. Going toe to toe for five sets. Didn't think either of them were going to be back challenging at the majors. Yet some bit players did their roles and cleared a bit of a path and left these two standing at opposite ends of the court.

There's life in the old dogs yet.