At the press conference after the next opening defeat on South American sand, the 29-year-old tried to explain why: “I couldn’t really focus, many things weren’t good. It also has a lot to do with mental things because of tennis I play well here, even in training.”
Thiem added: “As soon as I step onto the pitch, a lot of mental problems come up that I just can’t solve at the moment. But I’m working on it, I’m working on a lot of things to get back on track.”
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The conditions in Chile are not easy, but Thiem did not look for an excuse for his poor performance. “The body felt good. It’s just a defeat, I have to deal with the situation,” said the current number 99 in the world. The focus is “not where it should be,” said Thiem. “I’ve had these problems for a while now. I’ll try to be better in Indian Wells,” continued the Lower Austrian.
It is also currently restless in the tennis player’s environment. Recently, statements by his entourage like “it is what it is” after early defeats caused criticism in the local media.
But the next tennis tournament is coming up soon. “I try to be very present, but there are too many ups and downs – also mentally when I go on the pitch,” explained Thiem. “All I can do is work on it and give myself another chance at Indian Wells.”
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