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Dominic Thiem lost his second match in the ATP final in London on Tuesday night after a bad performance. The Austrian ranked number 6 was without luck against superstar Roger Federer (SUI-2) at 2: 6.3: 6 and far from his best form. Thiem must now win the last game against Kei Nishikori and hope the calculation, he wants to move to the semi-finals.
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Thiem had no chance against Federer
Federer pulled his head off the rope, as he would have been defeated prematurely in the semifinals anyway. Federer plays Thursday against the rest without a win, Kevin Anderson, winner in Vienna.
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Thiem clearly loses against "King Roger", but has not yet retired. However, there must be a lot of progress, it seems very unlikely.
Federer wins!
That's it, Thiem clearly loses against the Swiss superstar.
Matchball Federer
With web support at 40:30 – Matchball Federer!
Federer for 5: 3
Very calm, very intelligent, with all his experience, Federer goes to the safe 5: 3. Between the two, he sprinkles his fourth ace …
Thiem at 3: 4
The first trouble-free service game for Thiem. He keeps the mini-luck alive!
Federer for 4: 2
Thiem also "gives" this game, in the end with the 30th non-forced error!
Thiem at 2: 3
Thiem with a lot of stomach ache comes with his service. Maybe he can now attack Federer's service, but so far he has not managed to win a breakball.
Still his beginnings!
Thiem has two balls and twice the balls go to the edge of the net and in his field. He must start over again …
Federer at 3: 1
Next mistake! Unfortunately, they are offside, just balls land at the net. Federer will make things easier.
Thiem shortens to 1: 2
It goes quickly. Only 41 minutes have been played and we are already in the middle of the second set. Thiem at least reduced to 1: 2.
Federer at 2: 0
Very smart serve by Federer. Thiem has a game plan but he fails, it will be difficult to return now. 2: 0 for the favorite!
Federer at 1: 0
Unfortunately, the second movement begins with a break! Federer leads 1: 0 and has now serve.
Federer awaits his mistakes
Thiem is on the pitch and wants to dictate every ball, but the timing is not good. Federer only has to wait for the mistakes of his counterpart. There are three chances for Federer to break after Thiem's third double error in the match.
Thiem opens sentence 2
Thiem re-opens – he can play a little more defensive. I hope he's fine in the second set …
Federer brings the set 1
Under the thunderous applause of Federer's punishment 1. Thiem secures with too many mistakes. On Sunday, Thiem found his way to the game in the second set, we hope it is like that today.
Thiem overwhelmed
In the first 31 minutes, he takes over his power. He takes too many risks and makes too many mistakes. Two balls prepared for Federer!
Federer for 5: 2
Federer brings the break and what really hurts, is that Thiem helped his opponent to come back in the game with the simple ball to the net.
Bitter error of Thiem
Single volley and Thiems balloon landed on the net! It really hurts! 30:30
Federer for 4: 2
Strong gathering, a lot of precision and side effects at Federer.
Thiem shortens to 2: 3
Thiem's forehand is still a little wild and poorly coordinated – big punches alternate regularly with misshits. With difficulty, he gets to 2: 3.
Cheers for Thiem
Thiem has to fight, but Austrian fans can also be heard here in London. "Let's go," it sounds through the O2 Arena at every point in Thiem. 40:40
Federer at 3: 1
Federer very safe in this service. The Swiss now leads 3: 1, it's a break ahead. However, it is not that Thiem could not have broken Federer's service. As it was harder to feel the giant Anderson.
Federer at 2: 1
Ah, bitter, Federer uses his second breakball in the game and takes the break at 2: 1. They are so much more responsive than acting.
Next breakball
Federer leaves early, takes risks and ends well for a long rally. Once again, breakball!
Federer at 1: 1
The Swiss star certainly has some mistakes, but spends his time serving. In the forehand, Federer's timing is not always appropriate.
Federer is very motivated
The failure of the first match against Nishikori Federer was certainly defeated. Switzerland looks very motivated and pushes early. 40:30
Thiem to 1: 0
It was important! Long and competitive game, but Thiem succeeds.
Deuce!
Federer starts extremely focused and strengthens Thiem in his debut, Thiem had already postponed his chances of starting.
Let's go!
Thiem opens with a brand – is exposed to mbadive resistance. 24:30
Player instead
Both tennis stars are already arriving – the atmosphere in the O2 Arena is fantastic.
Audience on the Federer side
In terms of popularity, of course, Federer is at the top, many fans will not side with Thiem. "You have to face that, the public is for him, but they are also right." For Thiem, however, you have to get used to the conditions. "It's pretty fast, I think the bullets fly a bit." In the second set of the opening match against Anderson on Sunday, Thiem had found the right vote.
Federer has not forgotten
The matches of two and a half years ago can hardly serve as a comparison, said the winner of the tournament eleven times. "He was in a downtrend at the time and then he made that incredible comeback and I think he's playing a little better now than he was doing at the time . " The exuberant coach Federer wanted Tuesday to overestimate Thiem in all directions and added: "He does not forget tennis so fast, unfortunately," he added with a laugh.
Federer lost surprising
The finalist of the Lichtenwörth French Open of course watched the match on Sunday night and thus his two closest opponents. "It was a strange comedy match, which is extremely tilted at 6: 5 at 15:30 when Nishikori plays the impossible ball, and if Federer wins 7: 5, he probably wins the match," Thiem believes. It was not an intoxicating match with a lot of mistakes on both sides. "I thought I would play Nishikori tomorrow (Tuesday), but that's the way to Federer." If this could be a disadvantage for him in the fight for a place in the semifinals? "It depends on how he plays – he plays really well, it will be hard for everyone, I hope he will not play his best tennis as he has." done yesterday, so I'll look at the second set. " of Sunday. "
Federer remains favorite
The fact is that Federer stays despite his 1: 2 balance against favorite Thiem. Even though Switzerland after the defeat against Nishikori (0-2 and match identical to Thiem's match, a 3: 6 set, a 6: 7) proved a "disappointing performance". "In the end, I could not find the level I needed." This is Federler's first indoor duel with Thiem. The winner of the Masters six times must be the favorite. But he plays against Nishikori, then for Thiem, who improved a lot, especially in the second set against Anderson, a lot inside.
Thiem uses Swiss Maestro
Thiem is trained on the Practice Court 1 with a German training partner. The 25-year-old recently played against the Federer nearly two and a half years ago. "It's extremely important to him that I do not let him get involved in the game.Once he's going to be offensive, he will not give up on it and I'll have to do it all." sequel, "said Thiem, in a duel against third place in the world.
Is Federer injured?
Only a victory in the group will be enough to take in advance. Thiem knows that, of course, as he had already stood against the wall during his two previous Masters appearances in London, after the first match. Neither Thiem nor Federer showed their best form in their matches against Kevin Anderson (RSA) and Kei Nishkori (JPN). Federer appeared after his defeat at the speed of lightning at the press meeting and said Monday after his training. Speculation about a possible injury went around, but Federer often canceled a training session to get clear ideas.
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