Austrian tennis player Dominic Thiem He gave a few words to the official ATP website to analyze the hard months he has had to go through, reaping defeat after defeat and the fact of not being able to return to his best level crossed his mind.
– The importance of their victories in recent weeks:
“Things are going the right way. The Salzburg Challenger two weeks ago was key in my confidence. I got a win and then I fell very tight in the next round. I felt like I had improved a lot compared to Roland Garros and the other tournaments. Crucially, I was able to continue this good feeling in Bastad, where I had two wins against top 50 players. That was very good and surprising for my confidence. Obviously winning matches makes you have fun and gives you momentum to the following tournaments.
– Feelings after numerous losses in a row:
“In the months of March, April and May it was not an easy situation at all. Maintaining a positive attitude after so many consecutive losses was difficult. The way I played was not enough for the level that my rivals had. I went into those games knowing I wasn’t going to win. It was very difficult and mentally it wasn’t easy. After Roland Garros, I sat down with my team and we analyzed what we needed to turn the situation around. It’s complicated when you lose a game, you train hard for five days and the next tournament you fall in the first round again. It’s very hard”.
– The injury affected his sports performance:
“The problem has been that I didn’t train enough because I hardly had time. I am a tennis player who always needs a little time after a break. In preseason I also suffer in the first games. I need a competitive rhythm to recover sensations and show my level Being away for almost a year is complicated. This isn’t about arriving and winning directly. I’m happy that this seems to be coming to an end. I hope to continue with these good feelings”, he concluded.
