Tennis: Thiem-Gala against Querrey in Vienna

The leading figure in Austrian tennis surprised the "cannon of service" with two morning breaks and bubbled the town hall almost sold out with impressive points. Thiem supported after a maximum performance his eligibility for the tournament victory. In eight attempts, the 25-year-old has never pbaded the quarter-finals.

"Very good games back played"

"It was very difficult because it served as a rocket.I played three very good games back in the first set.I always knew that I would get it back in the game with a stupid break. It almost came to the second set, but I resisted very well, it was a difficult match because there was almost no rallies and he had almost everything, which is why he did well. performed in terms of concentration, "said Thiem.

For the spectators, there was Extralob: "The public keeps the motivation and the fire always strong, because all the match is in a good mood." filled. At 5 pm, Thiem and Querrey entered the Center Court with the warm acclaim and sounds of British cult band Coldplay.

In direct comparison, Thiem was just ahead of the second round with 2: 1 in advance. The public favorite betrayed his game plan against the 1.98-meter American in advance: "I will try to bring as many balls into the game and let him run properly. is his biggest weakness, I think. "

The public favorite starts optimally

After the draw, Thiem decided to win the first match, which corresponds to a taste of Aufschlagkünste, the powerful Hallenspiel of the United States. After that, the lightwatcher also presented to the opponent a game of love at 1: 1. Already in the third game, for the first time, there was a sense of achievement for the favorite . Querrey gave up his first serve and Thiem got his first chance with a right-handed winner worthy of the name, which he immediately used against the unstable counterpart.

As a result, the clbad difference compared to the baseline was obvious: Thiem set the tone, Querrey again and again made mistakes in trading. ATP number 56 did not face the powerful game of the Lower Austrian ruler.

Thiem Fan Guide

At 5: 4, Günter Bresnik's protégé served on the set and found himself facing a spoiled setback and his first double error with a 0:30. However, Thiem fought back and came after each ace for a stopped ball. The second he used after 34 minutes with an excellent 6: 4 setback.

"He came back very well at first and was very confident in his service matches, except for the last game," coach Bresnik said at the happy conclusion, delighted by the chaotic mood of the fans. from Thiem. The Viennese tennis public had planned in the short break with mobile phones an impressive sea of ​​lights.

Querrey already knows the already seen

In the second set, Querrey was weakened to 1-1 as at the start of the service match and fell behind on 0:40. The 31-year-old was able to fend off two break points, but on the third goal, he helped Thiem come back with a ball stopped in the goal. The local hero was back early with Pause 2: 1, for which Bonsnik was again ovationnée.

In the match that followed, the Americans held up well. Thiem had to fight for the second time in the match. With good services, the world ranking ranks seventh but keeps the break at 3: 1. At the fifth game, Thiem snorted at the restart, but Querrey had gone on to defeat a broken ball in 2: 3.

After that, Lower Austria had to do a lot of good because of two double mistakes like Aufschläger. Querrey had no less than three opportunities to undo, but all defended Thiem. With a nice stopped ball and an ace, he managed the important 4: 2. The stranger could then no longer get up. After 78 minutes, the ÖTV star ended the match with a game of love and looked forward to the backdrop that surrounded her.

Firecracker against Japanese star

In the quarterfinals of the national holiday, the film is hit by the great Japanese star Kei Nishikori, who, like Thiem, is still fighting for a participation in the finals of the ATP world circuit in London. The beginner from Vienna, who needed only 64 minutes against the Russian conqueror Novak Karen Khachanov in 6: 2 6: 2, feels very comfortable in the Stadthalle. "Rubber is great for my tennis," said ninth in the world.

The Austrian tennis star has sprinkled the 28-year-old Asian, who leads 2-1 in the head-to-head, Rosen: "Dominic has it all: good service, a great forehand and j. "It's a very tough match," said Nishikori Thiem's ​​qualities this year in the round of 16 at the French Open in Paris, which he lost in four sets.

Thiem also looks forward to the hit Friday (not before 14:30, live at ORF Sport +): "I'm really looking forward to seeing him, I really wanted to force this game." The "Local Hero" is waiting for a completely different match "Against Querrey." There will certainly be more rallies. Nishikori is again very close to its most successful form, we manage perfectly, really. But maybe the public will get the last percent of me again. "

ATP 500 tournament in Vienna

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