The Dominic Thieminator Thread

stringertom · Apr 13, 2014

romeo8880 said:
Bad player.

Sounds like cha-ching left your pocket. Young player, bad second half of a match. He'll grow from it.

romeo8880 · Apr 13, 2014

No cha-ching here. I would have bet on Mahut if anything. Was a joke that Thiem was that big of a favorite when he's not even good.

Team10 · Apr 13, 2014

stringertom said:
Thanks! My early career swing at journalism coming through.

Mahut on clay should be winnable if The Thieminator doesn't take him too lightly. The blurbs I've read about him make it seem that's not going to be a problem. He reminds me of a certain SexiSwiss guy in his study habits of the opposition and his appreciation of their talents and experience. I say Thiem in straights, maybe a TB in one. His TB record is strong.

No problem, just giving credit where credit is due.

Unfortunately, the Thieminator lost after being up a set and a break to Mahut, a 32 year old maybe not so journeyman lately, (ranked #39, will go up after this), who's best surface is grass by far. Oh well, an opportunity lost, but he'll bounce back, has a lot of time.

Rozroz · Apr 14, 2014

Now what's up with this fragile mentality all of a sudden?
I thought he was a mental Austrian God

Team10 · Apr 19, 2014

Wonder why Thiem is playing in playing in Barcelona as the #1 seed in qualifying when he could have gotten through to the main draw of Bucharest? Probably because Barcelona is ATP500 and Bucharest is ATP250, but still, maybe his favorite surface is clay, who knows?

He beat S Diez 6-3, 6-3 in Q1.

stringertom · Apr 19, 2014

Team10 said:
Wonder why Thiem is playing in playing in Barcelona as the #1 seed in qualifying when he could have gotten through to the main draw of Bucharest? Probably because Barcelona is ATP500 and Bucharest is ATP250, but still, maybe his favorite surface is clay, who knows?

He beat S Diez 6-3, 6-3 in Q1.

Both are clay. It might have to do with big brother Gulbis...they share a coach and train together. Gulbis is #9 in Barcelona.

stringertom · Apr 20, 2014

The Thieminator makes main draw Barcelona. Hope he draws the spot in the top quarter...Will put him on path through Spanish Chokemada...Verdasco, Almagro, Nadal.

Rozroz · Apr 20, 2014

stringertom said:
The Thieminator makes main draw Barcelona. Hope he draws the spot in the top quarter...Will put him on path through Spanish Chokemada...Verdasco, Almagro, Nadal.

thanks for the update..
good that he keeps the efforts to remain in the picture.
time to MAN UP!

Team10 · Apr 20, 2014

stringertom said:
Both are clay. It might have to do with big brother Gulbis...they share a coach and train together. Gulbis is #9 in Barcelona.

Yeah that makes sense then. Thiem will face 35 year old Stepanek in R1, 15 year difference between the two.

newpball · Apr 20, 2014

Thiem needs to learn to take the ball on the rise, he waits way too long to return. Top tennis must be played fast!

Also his consistency is not there (yet).

Rozroz · Apr 20, 2014

newpball said:
Thiem needs to learn to take the ball on the rise, he waits way too long to return. Top tennis must be played fast!

Also his consistency is not there (yet).

and also his head. i thought he was a mental iceberg at first,
and now it's all gone.

stringertom · Apr 20, 2014

Main draw in Barcelona is out...the Thieminator vs the Worm on Monday.

Another crafty veteran probably better suited for faster surfaces. Let's hope for a better outcome than the M-C Mahut loss. Winner plays Grunthollers.

Rozroz · Apr 21, 2014

well well... the worm..
this is a good test for the lad.

ditli04 · Apr 21, 2014

Thiem defeated Stepanek 6:4 6:4 after trailing in the second set 2:4 he managed to win 4 straight games to close it out. Bamos Thiem!

Wynter · Apr 21, 2014

Thinking he and Kyrgios could set up an interesting Rivalry as they move up the tour.

stringertom · Apr 21, 2014

Wynter said:
Thinking he and Kyrgios could set up an interesting Rivalry as they move up the tour.

There are others in this 90's-born crop...Vesely, the other "K"'s (Kokkinakis, Kosakowski). Pray that it does turn out rivalries in 2nd weeks of majors within the next couple of years!

Good win today, Thieminator! Next up is a real test...a Spaniard in Barcelona. Mach schon, Dominator!

Rozroz · Apr 21, 2014

ditli04 said:
Thiem defeated Stepanek 6:4 6:4 after trailing in the second set 2:4 he managed to win 4 straight games to close it out. Bamos Thiem!

damn, missed the match

was it televised?

ditli04 · Apr 21, 2014

Rozroz said:
damn, missed the match
was it televised?

Haha don't bother, apparently it wasn't, or at least, I didn't find a stream (Austria TV didn't show him too). But I think his summery should already be online on Facebook.

jaggy · Apr 21, 2014

Last game on the main court tomorrow against Granollers

Team10 · Apr 21, 2014

No way Thiem beats Granollers on a clay court in Spain. REALLY hope he proves me wrong, not a fan of gruntollers at all and would be a great win for Thiem, but I don't see it happening.

stringertom · Apr 21, 2014

Team10 said:
No way Thiem beats Granollers on a clay court in Spain. REALLY hope he proves me wrong, not a fan of gruntollers at all and would be a great win for Thiem, but I don't see it happening.

Yeah, it's a tough ask bcoz of the "home court" factor but he did reach the RG juniors final, losing 8-6 in the third, and he had two wins on the dirt in Kitzbuhel, including a win over Melzer so he does red clay OK.

Good luck!

Rozroz · Apr 22, 2014

Thiem plays very bad.
Does nothing to make it a fight.

Rozroz · Apr 22, 2014

Is he tanking or what??

Rozroz · Apr 22, 2014

and he takes the 2nd set!
upped his level big time.

pretty important win for Thiem.
hope it boosts his confidence.
who's next?

stringertom · Apr 22, 2014

Gr8 fight from The Thieminator! He is strong above the shoulders, no?

Rozroz · Apr 22, 2014

next is probably Fognini..
interesting.

jaggy · Apr 22, 2014

Very good win today

newpball · Apr 22, 2014

He is storming towards the top 20!

Beyond that is a big question, you need much more than just being a big hitter to get into the top 10.

Rozroz · Apr 22, 2014

from the match today i felt he can almost go down from UEs and lack of consistency,
but he somehow manages to find some kind of a "zone" and then he looks like a serious beast.

but it's not good enough. he has to get more focused.

stringertom · Apr 22, 2014

Rozroz said:
from the match today i felt he can almost go down from UEs and lack of consistency,
but he somehow manages to find some kind of a "zone" and then he looks like a serious beast.

but it's not good enough. he has to get more focused.

I think he's 25 matches or so in to a nice career. Rome wasn't built in a day. This is good progress!

Baxter · Apr 22, 2014

Team10 said:
No way Thiem beats Granollers on a clay court in Spain. REALLY hope he proves me wrong, not a fan of gruntollers at all and would be a great win for Thiem, but I don't see it happening.

What's up with Granollers' grip/motion on serve? It just looks odd to me.

Team10 · Apr 22, 2014

Baxter said:
What's up with Granollers' grip/motion on serve? It just looks odd to me.

Very extreme grip, yeah it's not the best looking serve at all. Another reason to not like him. Glad Thiem beat him. Up next, probably The Fog!

Nostradamus · Apr 22, 2014

I think his 1-handed backhand will restrict him from becoming top 5 in the world. people will pick on it and it will break down

stringertom · Apr 22, 2014

Nostradamus said:
I think his 1-handed backhand will restrict him from becoming top 5 in the world. people will pick on it and it will break down

"Come into my web said the spider to the fly!"

Rozroz · Apr 23, 2014

Nostradamus said:
I think his 1-handed backhand will restrict him from becoming top 5 in the world. people will pick on it and it will break down

what? why? how did you come to that conclusion?

Warmaster · Apr 23, 2014

He's been remarkably consistent so far in 2014. Very impressive.

stringertom · Apr 23, 2014

Next up in R3 is Giraldo, courtesy of Flavia-less Fognini's retirement at 6-0, 4-0.

This is one to be prepared for with the day's rest after 2 qualie & 2 MD matches.

Mach schon, Thieminator!

Rozroz · Apr 23, 2014

what i noticed yesterday,
is that he HAS to take the balls earlier.
he's taking at the drop, slowing the rallies,
and it's really working against him.

JRAJ1988 · Apr 23, 2014

He's going to go far at Barcelona if he holds his game together.

It's always great to see "new blood" breakthrough. Especially with a one hander

chjtennis · Apr 23, 2014

Let's hope he progresses deep into this tournament.

Pouet156 · Apr 23, 2014

Nostradamus said:
I think his 1-handed backhand will restrict him from becoming top 5 in the world. people will pick on it and it will break down

Funny, when two of the current top 5 have a one-handed backhand...

stringertom · Apr 23, 2014

A win over Giraldo (reasonable ask) and a Melzer win over Kohlie (also reasonable) and it sets up a rematch of Kitzbuhel'13 vs his idol. He won that one with far less experience.

Thursday is critical. No letdowns can be afforded. Mach schon, Thieminator!

Beryl · Apr 23, 2014

Giraldo is in good form so Dominic won't be the favourite. Thiem will have to play at a high level and take his chances when they come.

stringertom · Apr 24, 2014

On court now! The Thieminator needs our support for this next step up the ladder. Beat Giraldo and ready yourself for the Kohlie, Dominator!

Mach schon!

stringertom · Apr 24, 2014

The Thieminator with a quick break and hold! Keep it up!

double barrels · Apr 24, 2014

theiminator looking very solid to win this first set, should he get this win we are looking at rankings in the 60s
i feel apart of his camp, its like a drug
love the support stringertom!

stringertom · Apr 24, 2014

double barrels said:
theiminator looking very solid to win this first set, should he get this win we are looking at rankings in the 60s
i feel apart of his camp, its like a drug
love the support stringertom!

Thanks!

Like your location but the bars are in my past...I do the Thorogood process now! A couple of Yuenglings at home after work with my Cocker Spaniels to keep me company so I'm not Thoro(good)ly alone.:twisted:

double barrels · Apr 24, 2014

stringertom said:
Thanks!

Like your location but the bars are in my past...I do the Thorogood process now! A couple of Yuenglings at home after work with my Cocker Spaniels to keep me company so I'm not Thoro(good)ly alone.:twisted:

Oye, thiem gives the break back
Give me one burboun, one scotch, and one beer, and I'm ready for a doubles match!

stringertom · Apr 24, 2014

Scheisse! Gave back the break. Hold on, Dominator!

stringertom · Apr 24, 2014

Nice recovery to break again. Serve it out!

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