Highlights: Rafael Nadal defeats Dominic Thiem in straight sets at Brisbane International

Rafael Nadal survived an opening-set scare to defeat Dominic Thiem in the opening round of the Brisbane International. Thiem almost sent the first set into a tiebreaker, before Nadal on the fourth chance to wrap it up. He went on to win the match 7-5 6-1. Nadal faces local hope Jason Kubler in the second round.