The euphoria around and the performance of Dominic Thiem on Friday in the tennis semifinals of Kitzbuehel remembered its best times. After winning three sets after defending five match balls, the local hero spoke of a “milestone” in his career. “It’s a special final, the first one after that,” he said, referring to his wrist injury suffered in June 2021. The fact that he is back in the top 90 after beating the Serb Laslo Djere is just a side aspect.
“Really high” he ranks his performances from this week and the final in the midst of his previous successes, emphasized Thiem in the press conference. “I think that’s the most unexpected of all the finals I’ve played. Most of the ones I’ve played so far have been kind of imminent or I’ve played really well the week before, the form was generally high. I can’t say that now. And I’ve won good matches against people who are in shape.”
Against the Argentine Sebastian Baez (1 p.m., live ServusTV) he now wants to throw everything into the balance again. “I have a bit of time afterwards, Winston-Salem will be the next tournament (from August 21, note). So I’ll do everything I can.” Thiem has lost the only duel with Baez so far.
2023-08-05 12:30:33
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