Thiem's 'dream' will have to wait

PARIS - Dominic Thiem said he feels like he's is getting closer to his "dream" of winning a Grand Slam title, despite being downed in four sets by Rafael Nadal in Sunday's French Open final.

The Austrian, who was beaten by Nadal in straight sets in last year's championship match, pushed his illustrious opponent all the way in the first two sets, only to run out of steam.

Nadal clinched a record-extending 12th Roland Garros title with a 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 victory.