"I always like to say the beginning of the year it’s always important to come out of the blocks," said Dimitrov. Iga Swiatek in her third-round win. He’s an unbelievable player.". Picture: Michael Klein THE MODERATOR: Questions, please. 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. Dimitrov broke a string. 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 Dominic Thiem has gone public with his new relationship with German dancer and circus performer Lili-Paul Roncalli. Dominic Thiem believes that facing an in-form Nick Kyrgios at the Australian Open is one of the toughest challenges in tennis.. Australian Open: Dominic Thiem stunned by Grigor Dimitrov, Novak Djokovic wins. 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. 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. DOMINIC THIEM: Yeah, a lot obviously. 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. Both the players showed good form, the german was capitalizing on the Austrian’s slow pace initially. 3 Dominic Thiem in a five-set ... 2021. Australian Open 2021 day five: Dominic Thiem v Nick Kyrgios and more – live! Skip to: ... against world No. The fit Thiem has played much longer than Friday’s three hour, 21-minute thriller — winning two of his three Grand Slam matches last season that eclipsed the four-hour mark — but the victory over Kyrgios was draining stuff. 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 … Q. MORE: All the scores from Day 7 at AO 2021. Credit: Getty Thiem had looked below 100 per cent in the first two sets of his five-set win against Nick Kyrgios. “I don't want to find any excuses,” said the reigning US Open champion. “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 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 … Great run here last year. He acknowledged “physical issues” surfaced without elaborating. "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.". Dimitrov made a fourth quarterfinal at Melbourne Park and collected a 28th Australian Open victory. What happened next? 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. After another game point vanished, the 29-year-old broke for 2-3 and hung on for 3-3. G. DIMITROV/D. Nick Kyrgios emerges into the John Cain Arena for his third-round tie with Dominic Thiem. Was a turnaround on the way? 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. Dominic Thiem and Nick Kyrgios fought a great duel in the third round of the Australian Open 2021. — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) February 14, 2021. From the section Tennis. The number 25 featured for Dimitrov, too – 25 winners, but a mere 18 unforced errors. Select 'Manage settings' to manage your choices. 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. Kyrgios, the ultimate showboater in tennis and a treat to watch, was in his element in the first two sets as he rocketed to a 2-0 lead. Dominic Thiem's press conference following his Round 4 defeat to Grigor Dimitrov at the Australian Open 2021. Thiem’s play didn’t suggest another massive comeback and he duly dropped serve to start a third set that lasted just 21 minutes. 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. “It was a big win from 2-0 (sets) down and emotionally it was tough,” said Karatsev, who has never played Dimitrov. Dimitrov made a fourth quarterfinal at Melbourne Park and collected a 28th Australian Open victory. 7pm, five hours until lockdown. Thiem committed 41 unforced errors paired with only 25 winners. 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. The Austrian showed immense character to outshine Kyrgios in front of a fierce crowd supporting the latter. 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. 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. He is giving his higher profile compatriots Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev company. Last updated on 14 February 2021 14 February 2021. 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. The 18th seed’s complete game is firing, and getting some luck – third-round opponent Pablo Carreno Busta retired after seven games – never hurts. “I really wish that he can make a great breakthrough at a Grand Slam,” said Them. Nick Kyrgios didn’t take kindly to being the topic of discussion on an American tennis program following his loss to Dominic Thiem. “He would definitely deserve it.”. "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. 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 … Grigor Dimitrov consoles Dominic Thiem at the net after their fourth-round clash. Nick Kyrgios goes down to Dominic Thiem in five-set Australian Open epic. A bold forehand into the corner began the last game and settle any nerves. Here is the live ticker to read. 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. Round: Second round (Round of 64). “Yeah, it's a good feeling.”. 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). "I was entirely trying to focus on what I was doing, the game plan that I had," said Dimitrov. 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.. Dominic Thiem took on Dominic Koepfer of Germany in the second round on the third day of the Australian Open 2021. 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. 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. 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. 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.”. 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. Last year so great memories. Former Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy has blasted tennis star Nick Kyrgios following his Australian Open exit. 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. 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. What went wrong in the match today? AUSTRALIAN OPEN February 14, 2021 Dominic Thiem Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Press Conference. 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. 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. 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. Thiem held six game points at 3-1 in the first set before Dimitrov earned a first break chance. 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. 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. Dominic Thiem of Austria celebrates with championship trophy after winning in a … Thiem then surrendered a 40-15 lead to trail 4-3. 3 Dominic Thiem takes on 18th seed Grigor Dimitrov in the fourth round of the Australian Open on Sunday. 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. Q. Jai Bednall jaibednall news.com.au February 13, 2021 12:35pm He squandered advantages during service games, too. Updates from John Caine Arena at Melbourne Park Fans to be shut out as Covid-19 lockdown hits tennis 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. He cruised to victory in the final game, just as Dimitrov did in his final set. “But the thing also is that I'm also not a machine. Match details. However, the Austrian gained his pace late in the first set and carried it through the subsequent sets. How much are you looking forward to starting the 2021 Australian Open? 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. https://www.facebook.com/AustralianOpen/videos/355176119075545 I mean, sometimes I would like to be, but there are really, really bad days. Fixture: (3) Dominic Thiem vs Dominik Koepfer Date: 10 February 2021 Tournament: Australian Open 2021. 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