Rafael Nadal suffered shocking defeat against Jordan Thompson in Brisbane International quarter-finals.

Rafael Nadal suffered shocking defeat against Jordan Thompson in Brisbane International quarter-finals.

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Spanish great Rafael Nadal's comeback came to an end after suffering a shocking defeat against Australian Jordan Thompson in the quarterfinal round of the ongoing Brisbane International.

The match, which lasted 3 hours and 25 minutes, saw Thompson save three match points in the second set before finally overcoming legend Rafael Nadal with a score of 5-7, 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 on Pat Rafter Arena.

Playing his first tournament after almost 12 months away from the sport through injury, Nadal appeared headed for a straight sets win after claiming the first set and then getting to a 6-4 lead in the second set tiebreak.

But an inspired Thompson refused to go away and took advantage of some unforced errors from the Spaniard to clinch the second set.

Nadal, who was broken early in the third set, took a medical time out at 1-4 down after appearing to need treatment to his upper left thigh.

He was able to continue but was unable to break back, and Thompson held on to the delight of the capacity crowd.

Jordan Thompson will now face Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria who thrashed Rinky Hijikata 6-1, 6-4 in straight sets which included 12 aces.

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