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Dominic Thiem survived the “Nagal trial” at the US Open on his 27th birthday. The number three in the tennis world has no problems with the Indian Sumit Nagal and beats him in three sets (6: 3.6: 3.6: 2) after just under two hours of play.
“I’m always happy to celebrate my birthday with a win or to give me a little present,” Thiem told “Eurosport” after the match, who did not forget his failure in the first round last year.
“I have been able to do that several times in recent years, but unfortunately not last year. So I am happy that I can make my birthday a little more beautiful this year with a victory at the US Open.”
“Gloomy and sad” atmosphere
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Lichtenwörther were less happy to see the empty stands at Arthur Ashe Stadium. “I definitely don’t want to get used to it. It’s a bit gloomy and sad, you have to be very honest. But you can’t change the situation,” said the world number three.
It was clear to all players before the tournament that the first Grand Slam tournament after the breaking of the crown would have to take place without spectators, and Thiem now wants to make the most of the situation. “I decided to fly to New York. Nobody forced me, no player was forced.”
The lack of support from the ranks, regardless of the player, is what is most lacking, according to Thiem. “It’s a lot of fun, but only temporarily. Hopefully it’s one of the few Grand Slams that are like this.”
“True Champion” is waiting
“If I play well and win clearly in the early rounds, it’s good for my self-confidence and my physical condition,” said Thiem, who is now in the bottom 32 without dropping a set. “I try to win my matches as quickly as possible, but it always depends on the opponent and how I play.”
“I try to keep the points a little shorter. Generally things are going in the right direction. It is difficult to say where I am currently, even if I have played a lot of exhibition matches, but this is the real competition,” Thiem added. on the court. “I’m still trying to find my game a bit and get back to where I left off before the crisis.”
Thiem expects a difficult match against Cilic: “He is a true champion. He knows what it takes to win even such big tournaments. It will be our first match at Grand Slam level, I’m looking forward to it.”
The 31st Croatian seeded will be the first real touchstone for Thiem, who is leading 2-0 in head-to-head with Cilic.
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