Published 16:46 IST, November 13th 2019
Dominic Thiem's head-to-head record vs his probable semi-final opponents at the ATP Finals
Dominic Thiem recently cruised into the semifinals of the ATP Finals after defeating Djokovic on Monday. Let us take a look at his four probable opponents.
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Austrian tennis star Dominic Thiem attacked World .2 vak Djokovic relentlessly at ATP World Tour Finals on Monday as Austrian h a 6-7(5), 6-3, 7-6(5) win at O2 in London to cruise into his first ATP Finals semifinals. Before that, Thiem proved to be stronger against Swiss legend Roger Federer as he stepped up in decisive moments to win 7-5, 7-5 in London. Austrian international will be facing Matteo Berrettini in third group st clash of tournament. Let us take a look at four probable opponents of Thiem in semi-final.
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Four probable opponents of Thiem
Rafael Nal
Rafael Nal, who has 970 career win to his name has faced Thiem 13 times in his career so far. 33-year-old h 9 wins against Austrian international Thiem and has lost four times to him. In ir previous encounter in June 2019, Nal defeated Thiem 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 in French Open final to clinch title. In current tournament, Spaniard registered a 2-6, 4-6 loss against Alexander Zverev in his opening match of ATP Finals tournament. Nal must beat both Daniil Medvedev and Thiem to make it to last four.
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Daniil Medvedev
Medvedev has faced 26-year-old Thiem three times in his career. And Thiem has two wins, while Medvedev has won once. Thiem, who has 272 wins in his career, has won 16 titles so far in his career. In ir previous encounter, Medvedev eased past Austrian 6-3, 6-1 in quarterfinals of Rogers Cup 2019.
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Stefas Tsitsipas
Greek international Tsitsipas has faced Thiem six times in his tennis playing career. Thiem has won four times while Tsitsipas has won twice. 21-year-old Tsitsipas, who has 100 wins to his name, has won three titles till w. In ir previous clash, Thiem h a 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 win against Greek international.
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Alexander Zverev
German international Zverev has faced Thiem seven times so far in his career. Zverev has two times while Thiem has won five times. 22-year-old Zverev, who has 221 wins to his name, has won 11 career titles. In ir previous encounter, Thiem h a 6-4, 6-2, 6-1 win over Zverev at French Open in 2018.
Dominic Thiem would certainly feel confident about his chances of winning ATP World Tour Finals with two massive victories under his belt if past records and current form are to go by equally.
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14:06 IST, November 13th 2019