“Physically in Better Shape”: Dominic Thiem’s Father Fires Warning to His Rivals at Australian Open 2021

In 2020, if there was any player who had a great season it was Dominic Thiem. Out of the three majors played, the Austrian made it to two finals, losing at the Australian Open and winning the US Open. Taking all these years into account, Thiem has really worked hard to be mentioned in the same breath as Federer, Nadal, or even Djokovic. 

Out of their last four meetings, Thiem has won three against the likes of Djokovic and Nadal. He has even won the last three meetings against Federer. These statistics clearly indicate that he’s the man to beat and has taken his game to the next level. 

Dominic Thiem Will Reach Australia by January 13th

Looking at next season, Dominic is all set to fly down to Melbourne. He will reach Australia around mid-January.

Wolfgang Thiem, Dominic’s father and coach, stated, “One thing that can already be said, Dominic is even physically in better shape than at this time a year ago. These are ideal conditions. Tennis is only played regularly from the beginning of the year. The Thiem team will fly to Australia on January 13th.”

Thiem’s father did issue a warning to his rivals, indicating that he’s in better shape currently than he was the previous season. He also gave a peek into his initial plans once he lands in Australia. 

“Quarantine, strict training rules, life in the bladder again. The first two weeks will be tough. Then Dominic plays the ATP Cup in preparation, the Grand Slam starts on February 8th.”

(Quotes have been translated via Google)

As per the new normalcy in today’s living conditions, the Austrian will have to quarantine himself for a period of 14 days. Following that, he will resume training and prepare himself for the ATP Cup, which is going to be held prior to the Australian Open 2021. 

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