Thiem joins Rublev, Medvedev in Vienna quarterfinals

Dominic Thiem beat Cristian Garin 6-3, 6-2 Thursday to set up a quarterfinal against Andrey Rublev at Erste Bank Open.

defending champion, who is seeded second, lost only 10 points on his serve and wrapped up win in just over an hour.

“It was a real good match, very solid from start to finish,” Thiem said in an on-court interview.

fifth-seeded Rublev, who is seeking his fifth tournament win of season, led Jannik Sinner 2-1 in opening set when Italian player retired with a foot injury.

“(Rublev) has entered top 10 last week and way he is playing, I would say he is among five best players in world right w,” said Thiem, who trains with eighth-ranked Rublev regularly.

Fourth-seeded Daniil Medvedev also advanced after rallying to defeat Vasek Pospisil 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. Medvedev’s next opponent is Kevin Anderson, who won event in 2018.

Lorenzo Sonego edged Hubert Hurkacz 7-6 (6), 7-6 (2) to set up a quarterfinal against top-seeded vak Djokovic.

42nd-ranked Sonego lost in qualification but replaced Diego Schwartzman in main draw after Argentine pulled out with an injury.

Daniel Evans came back from a break down in both sets to beat Austrian wild-card entry Jurij Rodiov 7-5, 6-3.

Briton will next take on third-seeded Stefas Tsitsipas or Grigor Dimitrov, who were scheduled to play later Thursday.

Im credits: AP