Australian Open 2021: Dominic Thiem has eased through the second round with a 6-4, 6-0, 6-2 win over Donimik Koepfer; Stan Wawrinka lost to Marton Fucsovics 7-5, 6-1, 4-6, 2-6, 7-6 (11-9). Great run here last year. What went wrong in the match today? Australian Open 2021: Dominic Thiem wins after monster comeback against Nick Kyrgios in five sets. Nick Kyrgios emerges into the John Cain Arena for his third-round tie with Dominic Thiem. Free-flowing with winners through three rounds and not dropping a set, Karatsev cooled in the first two sets at Margaret Court Arena against the 20th seed. AUSTRALIAN OPEN February 14, 2021 Dominic Thiem Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Press Conference. Dimitrov broke a string. MORE: All the scores from Day 7 at AO 2021. Dominic Thiem has gone public with his new relationship with German dancer and circus performer Lili-Paul Roncalli. World No. Picture: Michael Klein 3 Dominic Thiem in a five-set ... 2021. Updates from John Caine Arena at Melbourne Park Fans to be shut out as Covid-19 lockdown hits tennis — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) February 14, 2021. https://www.facebook.com/AustralianOpen/videos/355176119075545 In a 5-set classic at Melbourne Park in the Australian Open 2021, world number three Dominic Thiem registered a come-from-behind win after beating local hope Nick Kyrgios 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 in 3 hours and 22 minutes. Skip to: ... against world No. MELBOURNE: Third seed Dominic Thiem slumped out of the Australian Open in lacklustre fashion on Sunday, comprehensively beaten 6-4, 6-4, 6-0 in … Dominic Thiem recovered from a two-sets-to-love deficit for the fourth time in his career on Friday night in an electric atmosphere on John Cain Arena.. Credit: Getty Thiem had looked below 100 per cent in the first two sets of his five-set win against Nick Kyrgios. Karatsev went into the record books after his comeback, becoming the first men's player making his Grand Slam debut to reach the quarterfinals since Alex Radulescu at 1996 Wimbledon, and the first men's qualifier to reach the quarterfinals at any Grand Slam since Bernard Tomic at 2011 Wimbledon. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy and change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. MORE: 'I'm not a robot': Thiem laments flat showing. The 27-year-old never played in a Grand Slam main draw prior to the current fortnight or even played a fifth set — like Auger-Aliassime. Dimitrov made a fourth quarterfinal at Melbourne Park and collected a 28th Australian Open victory. World No.2 Rafael Nadal and last year's Australian Open finalist Dominic Thiem have both suffered setbacks with their coaches unable to make the … Thiem then surrendered a 40-15 lead to trail 4-3. Grigor Dimitrov engineered the first huge upset at Australian Open 2021 by knocking off last year’s finalist Dominic Thiem in straight sets at his most successful Grand Slam. I mean, sometimes I would like to be, but there are really, really bad days. From the section Tennis. Nick Kyrgios goes down to Dominic Thiem in five-set Australian Open epic. On paper, he will be expected to keep it going since Russian qualifier Aslan Karatsev – who rallied past Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime 3-6 1-6 6-3 6-3 6-4 earlier on Sunday – meets him in the last eight. “Tough Experience”: Dominic Thiem Looks Back on Australian Open 2021 Exit Published 03/08/2021, 7:55 AM EST Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Austria’s Dominic Thiem reacts during his fourth round match against Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake Australian Open 2021 day 5 live: Dominic Thiem prevails over Nick Kyrgios in epic comeback Dominic Thiem during his win over Nick Kyrgios on Friday night. He squandered advantages during service games, too. Dominic Thiem of Austria celebrates with championship trophy after winning in a … In 2020, Dominic Thiem was extremely close to winning his first Australian Open, and at the time, his first Grand Slam, as he fell short to Novak Djokovic. The 2020 Australian Open runner-up, who came back from two down to defeat Alexander Zverev in the US Open final last year, needed three hours and 21 minutes to overcome Kyrgios and reach the fourth round in Melbourne for a fourth time in five years. Switching from night to day and without fans due to Melbourne’s newly-imposed lockdown, Thiem let slip 3-1 leads in the first two sets. By clicking "Accept all" you agree that Verizon Media and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies and process your personal data, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. MELBOURNE: Dominic Thiem overcame an early wobble before overpowering Mikhail Kukushkin 7-6(2), 6-2, 6-3 to reach the second round of the Australian Open on Monday. Australian Open: Dominic Thiem stunned by Grigor Dimitrov, Novak Djokovic wins. After another game point vanished, the 29-year-old broke for 2-3 and hung on for 3-3. He’s an unbelievable player.". Both the players showed good form, the german was capitalizing on the Austrian’s slow pace initially. What happened next? By clicking "Reject all" you reject all non-essential cookies and similar technologies, but Verizon Media will continue to use essential cookies and similar technologies. But he registered 30 winners in the final three sets, holding his nerve even as he missed a golden opportunity to grab a double break 5-2 lead in the fifth. "I was entirely trying to focus on what I was doing, the game plan that I had," said Dimitrov. The Austrian showed immense character to outshine Kyrgios in front of a fierce crowd supporting the latter. He cruised to victory in the final game, just as Dimitrov did in his final set. “I don't want to find any excuses,” said the reigning US Open champion. The third-seed Austrian, who finished runner-up to Novak Djokovic last year, lived to fight another day after suppressing the power of Nick Kyrgios and a vocal crowd in a 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 third-round victory at the Australian Open. Information about your account, device and internet connection, including your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Verizon Media websites and apps. "I always like to say the beginning of the year it’s always important to come out of the blocks," said Dimitrov. 2021 Australian Open: What to Watch on Saturday Night Iga Swiatek, Dominic Thiem, Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic are in the Australian Open’s round of 16. As soon as you're not 100 percent there on the court on this level, then results like this come up, and that's exactly what happened today.”. Australian Open 2021 - 'Out of gas' Dominic Thiem knocked out by Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets Number three seed Dominic Thiem has been knocked out, suffering a … Thiem became the first top-three seed in either singles draw to exit after the Bulgarian prevailed 6-4 6-4 6-0 to end Sunday’s day session at Rod Laver Arena. “He would definitely deserve it.”. “It was a big win from 2-0 (sets) down and emotionally it was tough,” said Karatsev, who has never played Dimitrov. In the end, after a 2-0 set deficit, the Austrian was ahead with 4: 6, 4: 6, 6: 3, 6: 4 and 6: 4. “Yeah, it's a good feeling.”. Tennis Australia acknowledges that the AO is held on Aboriginal Land and we extend our respects to the Traditional Owners, their ancestors and Elders past, present and emerging and to all First Nations People. Thiem’s play didn’t suggest another massive comeback and he duly dropped serve to start a third set that lasted just 21 minutes. Dominic Thiem vs Grigor Dimitrov Match Highlights (4R) | Australian Open 2021 Video 14 Feb 21. The 18th seed’s complete game is firing, and getting some luck – third-round opponent Pablo Carreno Busta retired after seven games – never hurts. He is giving his higher profile compatriots Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev company. Here is the live ticker to read. 3 Dominic Thiem takes on 18th seed Grigor Dimitrov in the fourth round of the Australian Open on Sunday. Dimitrov picked up his third straight win over Thiem, who hasn’t defeated his older rival on a hard court since their first tussle in Acapulco in 2016. 7pm, five hours until lockdown. In what proved to be an electric third round match with the home crowd getting behind countryman Nick Kyrgios, the Australian put up a dogged fight to nearly upset one of the favorites of the Australian Open 2021, Dominic Thiem before going down in five sets. Last year so great memories. “But the thing also is that I'm also not a machine. Third seed Dominic Thiem slumped out of the Australian Open in the fourth round on Sunday, comprehensively beaten 6-4 6-4 6-0 by Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov on Rod Laver Arena. G. DIMITROV/D. Last updated on 14 February 2021 14 February 2021. Speaking after his 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 comeback victory over the Australian on Friday night, Thiem said: “It was an epic match, I think [a] huge effort from both players, actually. A sharp Dimitrov countered a laboured Thiem one round after the Austrian came from two sets down to beat Nick Kyrgios at John Cain Arena on Friday. Select 'Manage settings' to manage your choices. Fixture: (3) Dominic Thiem vs Dominik Koepfer Date: 10 February 2021 Tournament: Australian Open 2021. Nick Kyrgios didn’t take kindly to being the topic of discussion on an American tennis program following his loss to Dominic Thiem. Was a turnaround on the way? Iga Swiatek in her third-round win. Grigor Dimitrov consoles Dominic Thiem at the net after their fourth-round clash. Dominic Thiem believes that facing an in-form Nick Kyrgios at the Australian Open is one of the toughest challenges in tennis.. No, as Thiem saw a 40-30 lead slip and Dimitrov got back on serve with new coach Dante Bottini, in Kei Nishikori’s corner for a decade, watching from the stands. Match details. Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, February 14, 2021 Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov and Austria’s Dominic Thiem after their fourth round match REUTERS/Jaimi Joy Thiem had to fend off five break points in his first two service games of the second set — all after holding game points — and got his full reward by breaking for 3-1. Thiem 6-4, 6-4, 6-0 THE MODERATOR: Questions, please. A bold forehand into the corner began the last game and settle any nerves. Dominic Thiem and Nick Kyrgios fought a great duel in the third round of the Australian Open 2021. "I think it’s a great way to see where you are at physically – and mentally – and it’s also important to shift the gear every match that you play so right now I’m just focusing on what my plan was these whole weeks.". "I think he might have actually struggled with something, which I don’t know, but I also want to give myself credit for staying focused and composed throughout the three sets. Thiem committed 41 unforced errors paired with only 25 winners. Australian Open 2021 day five: Dominic Thiem v Nick Kyrgios and more – live! DOMINIC THIEM: Yeah, a lot obviously. Q. He acknowledged “physical issues” surfaced without elaborating. Dominic Thiem took on Dominic Koepfer of Germany in the second round on the third day of the Australian Open 2021. Dimitrov made a fourth quarterfinal at Melbourne Park and collected a 28th Australian Open victory. Jai Bednall jaibednall news.com.au February 13, 2021 12:35pm AUSTRALIAN OPEN February 6, 2021 Dominic Thiem Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Press Conference. Thiem hopes that his pal Dimitrov — tipped for Grand Slam titles when coming up through the ranks — makes the ultimate breakthrough. “I really wish that he can make a great breakthrough at a Grand Slam,” said Them. THE MODERATOR: Questions, please. However, the Austrian gained his pace late in the first set and carried it through the subsequent sets. Thiem held six game points at 3-1 in the first set before Dimitrov earned a first break chance. How much are you looking forward to starting the 2021 Australian Open? Q. Dominic Thiem would have lost his third-round showdown with Nick Kyrgios if the Australian had earned a service break in the opening game of the third set, according to the man himself. The number 25 featured for Dimitrov, too – 25 winners, but a mere 18 unforced errors. 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