This week, Dominic Thiem was present in Portugal to attend Estoril Open 2024. This is a tournament in the ATP 250 category on the ground.
In the opening match, Thiem encountered many difficulties to overcome Maximilian Marterer. In the second round, the Austrian player had a screen to encounter the old man Richard Gasquet. In the end, he lost 4-6, 6 (6) -7 and missed the opportunity to enter the quarterfinals.
Sharing after the match, Thiem could not hide the disappointment. The Austrian player admitted that he could not return to himself, the 2020 version.
“The match today is not bad, but I still need to find my pace. As I said in the previous interview, I was no longer me of 2020.
I face reality, when my wrist is not as strong as before. Compared to a few weeks ago, the pain was soothing a lot. However, I have not regained all my strength, ”Thiem said.
2020 is the most successful season in Thiem's career. The Austrian player then won the US Open championship, and at the same time in Australia expanded. In addition, he also won the runner -up ATP Finals and ended the year with the No. 3 in the world.
