Rafael Nadal needs medical time-out as comeback tournament ends in Brisbane loss

Australian Jordan Thompson fought back to claim a 5-7 7-6 (6) 6-3 victory after three hours and 25 minutes.

OUT: Rafael Nadal showed discomfort during his loss to Jordan Thompson (Tertius Pickard/AP)

Rafael Nadal missed three match points and needed medical treatment as his comeback tournament ended in a quarter-final defeat by Jordan Thompson.

Nadal looked poised to claim another straight-sets win at the Brisbane International when he brought up a first match point in the 10th game of the second set but missed a backhand overhead.