ATP > Thomas Muster: “Did Thiem need to hit rock bottom before changing coach? In any case, the decision came too late”

Former world number one and winner of Roland‐Garros in 1995, Thomas Muster is a true authority in Austria. Invited to speak on the current situation of Dominic Thiem for the daily The standardMuster blew hot and cold a bit, alternating criticism and optimistic statements.

“I believe he is capable of entering the top 30 again this year. With his technique, his game and the speed he can produce, it is possible. Regarding his recent separation from his coach (Nicolas Massu, editor’s note), the decision came too late. They could have realized it this winter. Maybe he needed to hit rock bottom, because the situation couldn’t get any worse. The stalemate was obvious (…) I doubt Dominic has been physically fit so far. In three years, a lot has been spoiled by him, with returns announced. It was a sum of bad decisions. »

Posted on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 4:16 PM