WATCH: Thiem Rejected by French Open Organizers for Serena | TENNIS.com



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Dominic Thiem has long struggled against all tournaments to support his second goal in 2018 at Roland Garros, losing a set in each of his first three games. He did not realize he would also need to stay in the media center.

At Saturday's post-match press conference, Thiem was dismissed from the interview room by organizers in favor of Serena Williams, who was surprised to step out of the series facing the peasant Sofia Kenin. Thiem, fourth seed, had finished the English part of his bail before an Austrian journalist was cut in the middle of a sentence to make way for Williams.

Thiem was transferred to the interview room to resume his discussion. He was naturally frustrated by the decision of the tournament, as players generally accepted a slot at the request of the media.

"I do not really understand, seriously," Thiem remarked. "I mean, what is this mess?" It's a joke, what's my purpose? I have to leave the room as it comes. "

The 25-year-old then decided to shorten his interview by saying, "Well, I'll leave then too, I'm not standing around, I can do whatever I want."

Thiem will face Gael Monfils, French hope and seeded number 14, Monday in the round of 16.


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