Paris-Bercy 2018: The Day Thiem, Unplayable, Eliminated Defending Champion Sock in the Quarterfinals

The Paris night was electric: Dominic Thiem overturned defending champion Jack Sock (4‑6, 6‑4, 6‑4) in the tournament's quarterfinals.

That Friday, November 2, 2018, at the AccorHotels Arena, Dominic Thiem dominated Jack Sock, the reigning champion, in three sets (4‑6, 6‑4, 6‑4).

The first set set the tone: Sock imposed his power, broke early, and dominated. Thiem, struggling with his movement, absorbed the pressure. But in the second and third sets, the Austrian shifted gears: more incisive on returns, better in rallies, he turned the tide and delivered high-quality tennis.

At the end of the match, Thiem stated: "I only take away positive things... It's very special to be in the semifinals here."

This victory also marked a turning point: Thiem reached his first hard-court semifinal in the capital and continued his rise on the surface.