Published 20:51 IST, January 2nd 2020

Dominic Thiem's stats against the 'Big Three' suggest possible Grand Slam glory in 2020

Dominic Thiem is confident that the 2020 season will see a new Grand Slam champion. The reign of Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic will not last.

Reported by: Sreehari Menon
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three legends of game have headlined tennis in past decade - Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and vak Djokovic. 2019 showed that top 3 would face some stiff competition from new-gen tennis stars. Two players have signalled ir intent ahead of inaugural ATP Cup 2020. Both Dominic Thiem and Stefas Tsitsipas are confident that chasing pack, along with Daniil Medvedev, will give Top 3 a run for ir money.

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Dominic Thiem confident of giving Top 3 a chase

World . 4 Dominic Thiem won five titles last season —  same number as vak Djokovic. It included a Masters 1000. He also succeeded in reaching a second successive French Open final as well as finals of ATP World Tour Finals. He’s tipped to make a breakthrough in upcoming Australian Open scheduled to kickstart on January 20. Thiem believes that younger players are getting closer to toppling Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and vak Djokovic at Grand Slams.

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2020 will see a new Grand Slam champion: Dominic Thiem

Dominic Thiem said that he believes that 2020 will see a new Grand Slam champion. He added that younger players had defeated elusive Top 3 in Masters 1000 sts as well as ATP World Tour finals. However, Grand Slams are something that younger lot are chasing. Dominic Thiem said that he hopes that it is his breakthrough year. He also threw caution to wind suggesting that he cant guarantee a win as re are many strong contenders.

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Dominic Thiem's record against Top 3

Dominic Thiem has a mixed record against Top 3. In 13 meetings with Rafael Nadal, Thiem has trumped 4 times. ir latest encounter was his defeat in French Open final. Against Roger Federer, Dominic Thiem has a fantastic record. He's won five of ir seven meetings. Thiem’s ATP Finals win was ir latest clash.  Against vak Djokovic, Thiem has recorded four wins, while Serbian has recorded six wins. Thiem’s victory at World Tour Finals was ir last encounter.

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20:51 IST, January 2nd 2020