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That was close. Austrian tennis star Dominic Thiem had to take everything out of himself to bring local hero Hugo Gaston (Fra) to his knees, the 239th world rankings. After 3:32 hours, the 27-year-old US Open champion raised his arms in relief, clenched his fist and patted his defeated opponent’s shoulder in gratitude. The “Dominator” took the lead in the round of 16 of the French Open in Paris 6: 4, 6: 4, 5: 7, 3: 6 and 6: 3, despite spectator restrictions due to the pandemic of the crown, Philippe- Chat about something akin to a Davis Cup atmosphere. The 1000 loud fans wanted to make their darling a sensation.
Regeneration on rest day
“It was a fascinating match for both of us. He (Gaston, note) has great fighting skills and stop balls from another planet. If he continues like this, he will still give you a lot of joy and he will become a great one, ”Thiem said on the court and won a lot of applause from the fair audience. There was also applause from Thiem for the only 20-year-old 1.72 meter tall opponent to make his way into the hearts of the French in the first week at Roland Garros.
Thiem, world number three, is in the French Open quarter-finals for the fifth time in a row. With Diego Schwartzman (1.70 m) there is no “giant” waiting for tomorrow, but one of the strongest in the form of the circus. Number 14 in the world. Argentina is yet to have a set defeat at this year’s French Open, in direct duels with his friend Thiem he is 2: 6 behind.
“Diego is in good shape. For me it will be important to take advantage of the rest day to relax. I had to run a lot against Gaston. I’m looking forward to the next difficult match, Schwartzman likes these long rallies, ”explained the Lower Austrian.
Nadal can’t complain
Rafael Nadal, the twelve-time Roland Garros champion, remains untouchable for the moment. The Mallorcan gave up just four matches against Sebastian Korda (USA) and ruined his impressive Paris record to 97: 2 wins. More resistance can be expected in the round of the last eight. The talented 19-year-old South Tyrolean Yannik Sinner stands in the way of the clay king and, with him, the man who defeated Alexander Zverev (R), who was in poor health, in four phrases.
“I qualified for the quarter-finals without losing a single set, so I can’t complain at all. It won’t be easier now, ”said Nadal (34), who has won 19 Grand Slam titles, one less than the absent Roger Federer (39).
The Swiss record is not the goal of the Spanish in life. “It would be nice, but it’s not my thing to be jealous just because the neighbor has a bigger house,” Nadal said.
The world number one Novak Djokovic (33), 17 times more successful, spoke out in favor of the abolition of the linesmen, “because the technology is so advanced.” The statement is spicy considering what happened at the US Open. Djokovic was disqualified in the round of 16 because he accidentally hit a linesman with the ball on the neck out of frustration.
“Ball kids, yes, of course, but linesmen? I don’t know why anymore. Then the risk would not be so great to do what happened to me in New York, “said Djokovic with a smile. Others found it less funny. (Alex)
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