WATCH Dominic Thiem complete a major upset at the Barcelona Open

Dominic Thiem is into the finals this weekend at the 2019 Barcelona Open. To get there, he ousts the tournament’s greatest champion.

The Barcelona Open semifinals are complete and not without plenty of drama. Austrian tennis star Dominic Thiem entered the semis as something of an underdog, facing the tournament’s greatest champion in men’s singles. Rafael Nadal is an 11-time champion at the event and is the current three-time champ. That all changes this year.

Thiem completes a MASSIVE and decisive victory, defeating Nadal in straight sets. The third seed takes the semifinals match 6-4, 6-4.

WATCH MATCH HIGHLIGHTS of Thiem’s brilliant performance via Tennis TV. Also winning this weekend during the semis is Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev. The seventh seed upsets another former Barcelona Open champion.

Medvedev ousts Japanese tennis great Kei Nishikori in a hard-fought match. Their highlights are including HERE as well. Medvedev edges Nishikori, winning 6-4, 3-6, 7-5. Now, he takes on the red hot Thiem in the finals on Sunday. Who do you think will win?

We’ve previously speculated whether or not Thiem can take the 2019 Barcelona Open title in men’s singles. He clearly looks as though he’s cut out for it this year. Not only did he oust Rafa with ease, but he also defeated the likes of Diego Schwartzman, Jaume Munar, and Guido Pella. All of his wins so far have come in straight sets.

Despite a tough loss at the Barcelona Open, the King of Clay continues to impress during this time of year. A semifinals run is nothing to discount. While Thiem moves on to face Medvedev, there is not doubt that Nadal is looking ahead. Action at Roland Garros is rapidly approaching. We breakdown the TOP FIVE FAVORITES AT THE FRENCH OPEN HERE. Can Rafa win yet another title at the upcoming Grand Slam event? Many, like Thiem, are gunning for him during the clay court season and Nadal will need to be at his absolute best.