Tennis: Thiem must play in Paris

Thiem has had until now ambiguous memories of Paris. As good as it was in the spring at the Open de France, where he was in the final after two semi-finals this year, I spent so badly in the hall east of the French capital.

"I've played very weakly in recent years, I'm hoping to do a bit of a turnaround in Paris, but it's still a surprise tournament, and you never know what's going to happen," he said. Thiem.

Focus on service

2014 to 2016 Thiem retired three times in a row in the second round, the year before the third round, that is to say in the second round. For his first game in the prestigious tournament, the 25-year-old will certainly face a local French hero. After a pbad in the first round, Thiem meets either Lucas Pouille or his compatriot Gilles Simon.

To perform better in Paris-Bercy, Lower Austria, who lost in the world rankings released Monday and is now eighth, but at the opening of the game again. "Inside, it's extremely important to serve well and have free points," Thiem said. Moreover, on his return, he was unhappy after the good time of 3: 6 and 1: 6 in the quarter-final in Vienna against Kei Nishikori.

Del Potro provides riddles

Thiem will be eighth in the "Race to London" at the start of the tournament, regardless of the exit from Vienna. He was not able to write anything to his home tournament for the season standings, that would have been possible only since a semi-final. The big unknown is Juan Martin Del Potro, who had a broken kneecap in Shanghai, according to inside information, but that should not be so serious. In any case, the Argentine has not yet confirmed the premature announcements of the end of his season.

Thiem knows very well: "It depends if Del Potro plays or not, if he does not play, it will look good anyway, if he plays, then it will be very tight." Rafael Nadal s & n Is also shown in Paris after his health after the task at the semifinals of the US Open (against Del Potro). a question mark stands.

Thiem's ​​Thin 1000 Scales

Whatever the case may be, it is also undeniable that Thiem's ​​1000 year record for 2018 is not satisfactory, even though it has been hit repeatedly by colds or injuries. This highest ATP category is certainly in the "Race to London" as well as in the ATP rankings. "Except for Madrid, he's really weak, it was unfortunate at Indian Wells, then Miami, Monte Carlo, Madrid, very good, and then down the drain," Thiem said.

Although it hurts Vienna-Aus, the winner of the eleven-time tournament also learned better defeats for wegzustecken. "At the beginning of the tour, every defeat was an end of the world.Today, I know that I will have at least 15 every year, and it is certainly easier." Even Nishikori lost in his home tournament, the finals in two sets, which is just as painful, it's the sport. "

"Cooler physically and mentally"

Whatever the case may be, Thiem sees himself cooler and more fit in the season finale than in the past. " Of course. Tournament planning was better, and of course I became a little more experienced and probably also cooler physically and mentally. I will see that things will improve next year. "

About Vienna, Thiem tried shortly before leaving with another approach. "The question is also what I expect from Vienna.It is too overcrowded that I say that I will win now every year.This remains an important goal and a dream too." He wishes the tournament keeps Player status 500 for a very long time, but also sees a potential disadvantage: "Then it can easily happen that I never win the tournament.You can not expect that."