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Austrian tennis star Dominic Thiem has reported after disappointment at the New York Masters 1000 against Filip Krajinovic (2: 6, 1: 6) and jumped the first hurdle at the US Open. The second-seeded, third in the world rankings, had led Jaume Munar by 7: 6 (6), 6: 3 before the Majorcan surrendered due to a knee injury.
“I feel sorry for him. Munar played very well and brought so many balls,” said the “Dominator”, analyzing the game, which lasted 1:54 hours. “It wasn’t easy, but I feel fit. It’s good to have a sense of accomplishment again. I had a bad day at the Masters. The good thing about our sport is that we have the next opportunity next week,” said Thiem, who will enjoy his appearance in the second round tomorrow. Then the Lichtenwörther can enjoy the next hit on its 27th birthday. Against the Indian Sumit Nagal, number 124 in the ATP ranking, Lichtenwörther is also a big favorite. The two had never faced each other before.
Flashy outfit
Thiem dictated the action against Munar at Louis Armstrong Stadium from long distances and also attracted attention with his outfit. The 2020 Australian Open finalist was featured in his striking T-shirt as the “Pink Panther”. The camouflage-style pants also attracted attention.
Thiem would rather write sports headlines and be even more consistent in his game. In the first set against Munar he had to go to the tie-break after a 5-3 lead, which he won with 8/6. Then everything was easier for Lower Austria. “If I’m not completely there, the journey will end relatively quickly,” says Thiem, knowing that the competition doesn’t sleep.
World number one Novak Djokovic has continued his triumphant advance. The Serbian, undefeated this year, scored 6: 1, 6: 4, 6: 1 over Bosnian Damir Dzumhur, his 24th success in suite in 2020. The 33-year-old Serbian is playing for his fourth title at Flushing Meadows and his 18th Grand Slam trophy in total. Roger Federer (20) and Rafael Nadal (19), who are conspicuous in New York by their absence, feel the breath of the “Djoker”. Neck problems are a thing of the past. “With 48 hours of recovery it was enough. I am very confident.”
Osaka Political Declaration
In the women’s competition, co-favorite Naomi Osaka had to fight harder than expected after surviving an Achilles tendon injury to advance to the second round. The Japanese defeated her compatriot Misaki Doi 6: 2, 5: 7, 6: 2.
Osaka made a political statement before and after the game with the words “Breonna Taylor” on her mask. The African-American paramedic was shot and killed by police on March 13, 2020 in Louisville. Osaka wore the first of seven name-inscribed masks, each honoring a different person who was a victim of police violence. It takes seven victories to win the Grand Slam trophy. Osaka hopes to raise awareness of “racial injustice.” “It is sad that seven masks are not enough for the number of names. So I hope to reach the final.”
Article of
Alexander Zambarloukos
Sports editor
