at one's expense 復習
リオデジャネイロ五輪のテニス男子シングルス3位決定戦で、錦織圭選手がラファエル・ナダル選手を下し、日本テニス界に96年ぶりのメダルをもたらしてくれました。
海外のニュースサイトには、ダブルスで金メダルを獲得した直後の疲れが響いたとする、ナダル選手の「自爆」（at the Spaniard's expense）との見方を示すところもあり、ちょっと...ですが、勝ちは勝ち。71年目の「敗戦」記念日の朝、うれしいニュースとなりました。（UG）
Olympics Rio 2016: Japan's Kei Nishikori claims bronze in men's singles with win over Rafael Nadal
Japan's Kei Nishikori claimed the bronze medal as he beat Rafael Nadal in their men's singles play-off match at Rio 2016.
Having lost to Britain's defending Olympic champion Andy Murray in the semi-finals, Nishikori seized his opportunity to win a medal at the Spaniard's expense with a 6-2 6-7(1) 6-3 win.
The fourth seed took the opening set with consummate ease, losing just two games as Nadal looked weary and lethargic by comparison.
The second set followed a similar pattern, with Nishikori racing into a double break, until a sudden collapse saw Nadal storm back from 5-2 behind to take the set on a tie-break.
Undeterred, the world No.7 set duly bounced back to win the final set and clinch a maiden Olympic medal.
For Nadal, who at least triumphed with gold in the men's doubles, it was a disappointing performance, but an encouraging tournament after persistent injuries.
But the moment belonged to Nishikori as he took bronze to come away with a deserved medal - and one which he was delighted with.
