[ad_1]
Thiem is in the quarterfinals for the second time at the US Open and for the seventh time in a major. At the US Open, only Thomas Muster (three times) had previously reached this phase in the individual. As a favorite against the 21st seed from Minaur, this year’s Australian Open finalist at Flushing Meadows could reach the bottom four round for the first time.
It would be Thiem’s sixth semi-final in one of four Grand Slam tournaments. The 27-year-old was successful four times at the French Open, most recently at the Australian Open. The big goal is, of course, the first title after three previous high-level finals. Thomas Muster had won the only one by an Austrian at the 1995 French Open.
Thiem in the US Open quarterfinals
Dominic Thiem reached the US Open quarterfinals with a 7: 6 (7/4) 6: 1 6: 1 victory against Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN / 15) like two years ago. After the great performance against the 20-year-old Canadian, three victories separate him from fulfilling his dream.
Thiem is still three wins away from the title in New York. He was fueled by the fact that he was steadily improving throughout the tournament, which is held without spectators due to the coronavirus pandemic. The victory in three sets in the round of 16 against Auger-Aliassime, seven years his junior, had given him confidence. “That was very, very good. In fact, it was the first time since Australia that I was really satisfied, ”Thiem said after the sure victory on Monday.
He remains undefeated against Miñaur
His favorite role against De Miñaur is on. Thiem was able to win the previous two games against the 21-year-old. However, he noted that both successes occurred before the Australian’s true breakthrough. “He has improved tremendously, especially in the last year and a half.” Thiem warned about De Miñaur’s strengths: “He is one of the fastest players on the circuit and not only is he fast, he also moves with great precision.” Minaur “very quick to react on his return.”
The good mix of defense and offense is very important, according to Thiem. “If you push too soon, act too soon, it will punish you immediately. On the other hand, if I get too defensive now, if I don’t do enough, he can play very hard. ” Thiem is definitely looking forward to the match. “It’s a Grand Slam district, that’s always something special and it will surely be a great match.”
Carreño Busta and Zverev continue
In the semi-finals, Thiem would face match winner Daniil Medwedew (RUS / 3) against Andrei Rublew (RUS / 10). The second semifinals are disputed by Pablo Carreño Busta (ESP / 20) and Alexander Zverev (GER / 5). The Spanish had won over Canadian Denis Shapovalov (12) with 1: 6 7: 6 (7/5) 7: 6 (7/1) 6: 3, Zverev had against Croatian Borna Coric (27) after just as hard Fight with 1: 6 7: 6 (7/5) 7: 6 (7/1) 6: 3 keep the advantage.
In their second semi-final, both are aiming for a Grand Slam final for the first time. Carreño Busta failed in New York in 2017 in the semifinals against South African Kevin Anderson, Zverev earlier in the year at the Australian Open against Thiem. By the way, the world number seven is the first German since Boris Becker in the Flushing Meadows semifinals in 1995.
US Open in New York
(US $ 21,656,000 hard court)
