Thiem enters top 10

Livedeath · Jun 2, 2016

Quarter final match between Goffin and Thiem was momentous not only because the winner of them will play in their first grand slam semi final but also because either of them will also enter top 10. Thiem with his quarter final win is now ranked 7th with 3105 points and is behind Nishikori who is at 4290 points.

Next match is a difficult one for him as he will play world no 1 Novak, and even if he goes down, he still has many positive takeaways from this tournament.

QuentinFederer · Jun 2, 2016

I said before the tournament that Dominic would make the final and I still believe he will. It's looking great for fans of the one handed backhand. Dominic vs Stan here we come.

Nonsense · Jun 2, 2016

QuentinFederer said:
I said before the tournament that Dominic would make the final and I still believe he will. It's looking great for fans of the one handed backhand. Dominic vs Stan here we come.

Before the tournament you thought he would beat both Novak and Rafa?

Tennis wizard · Jun 2, 2016

QuentinFederer said:
I said before the tournament that Dominic would make the final and I still believe he will. It's looking great for fans of the one handed backhand. Dominic vs Stan here we come.

Thiem paying $26 right now.. would be a sweet payout.. but i much prefer to see novak when his first french

heninfan99 · Jun 2, 2016

whaaa???

Livedeath said:
Semi final match between Goffin and Thiem was momentous not only because the winner of them will play in their first grand slam semi final but also because either of them will also enter top 10. Thiem with his quarter final win is now ranked 7th with 3105 points and is behind Nishikori who is at 4290 points.

Next match is a difficult one for him as he will play world no 1 Novak, and even if he goes down, he still has many positive takeaways from this tournament.

The_18th_Slam · Jun 2, 2016

Tennis wizard said:
Thiem paying $26 right now.. would be a sweet payout.. but i much prefer to see novak when his first french

Well, that depends on what you bet. If you bet $100K on Thiem, I bet you'd much prefer Thiem winning.

Livedeath · Jun 2, 2016

heninfan99 said:
whaaa???

Corrected it.

Livedeath · Jun 2, 2016

http://live-tennis.eu/ shows he is the youngest top 10 player at present.

Phoenix1983 · Jun 2, 2016

It's Thiem's time.

Next up for him is to take down the odious ogre that is Novak Djokovic.

QuentinFederer · Jun 2, 2016

Nonsense said:
Before the tournament you thought he would beat both Novak and Rafa?

I did indeed, and I made that prediction multiple times on here. I really believe that Dominic has all the weapons to make it to the top.

batz · Jun 2, 2016

Kudos to the young lad. Good to see one so young in the top 10. Tough thing to do in this tennis age.

scotus · Jun 2, 2016

QuentinFederer said:
I did indeed, and I made that prediction multiple times on here. I really believe that Dominic has all the weapons to make it to the top.

He will lose to Djokovic. I'm sorry to tell you that, mate.

mattosgrant · Jun 2, 2016

I hope he ends up being the bread winner of the younger generation moreso than Kygrios. He seems far more likeable and less of a douchey personality than Kygrios.

QuentinFederer · Jun 2, 2016

scotus said:
He will lose to Djokovic. I'm sorry to tell you that, mate.

I disagree.

nolefam_2024 · Jun 2, 2016

mattosgrant said:
I hope he ends up being the bread winner of the younger generation moreso than Kygrios. He seems far more likeable and less of a douchey personality than Kygrios.

Doesn't matter to me. Kyrgios has great attacking game. Love to watch him more than Thiem.

QuentinFederer · Jun 2, 2016

mattosgrant said:
I hope he ends up being the bread winner of the younger generation moreso than Kygrios. He seems far more likeable and less of a douchey personality than Kygrios.

Dominic seems like a really nice and down to earth guy. He is a great example to all fans on how to behave on and off court. I like everything about Thiem and I think he'll have the edge over the rest of his generation due to his great attitude.

nolefam_2024 · Jun 2, 2016

Dimitrov was nice on court 2 years back, then the losing start and him breaking racket in every match, even getting defaulted at mp.

QuentinFederer · Jun 2, 2016

nachiket nolefam said:
Doesn't matter to me. Kyrgios has great attacking game. Love to watch him more than Thiem.

I think we're lucky with Thiem, Krgios and Zverev that all three have entertaining styles. Absolutely no disrespect to Murray and Djokovic, as they are the top 2 in the world, but they are very boring to watch.

mattosgrant · Jun 2, 2016

nachiket nolefam said:
Doesn't matter to me. Kyrgios has great attacking game. Love to watch him more than Thiem.

I think both have attacking games but in different ways. Thiem's is more stable and easier to mantain over a tournament or through a year though.

nolefam_2024 · Jun 2, 2016

QuentinFederer said:
I think we're lucky with Thiem, Krgios and Zverev that all three have entertaining styles. Absolutely no disrespect to Murray and Djokovic, as they are the top 2 in the world, but they are very boring to watch.

Agreed. Also at least Djokovic has no one to push him like Fedal to show his game anyway.

scotus · Jun 2, 2016

QuentinFederer said:
I disagree.

It's a great achievement that Thiem made it to the SF in a slam but that's as far as he will go this time.

QuentinFederer · Jun 2, 2016

scotus said:
It's a great achievement that Thiem made it to the SF in a slam but that's as far as he will go this time.

It's going to be a fascinating game. Thiem pushed Novak pretty hard earlier this year in Miami and it'll be even closer on clay. I believe Thiem will do it in 4 close sets. I think the Stanimal is going to show up and win in straight sets tomorrow to set up a one handed backhand duel in the final.

scotus · Jun 2, 2016

QuentinFederer said:
It's going to be a fascinating game. Thiem pushed Novak pretty hard earlier this year in Miami and it'll be even closer on clay. I believe Thiem will do it in 4 close sets. I think the Stanimal is going to show up and win in straight sets tomorrow to set up a one handed backhand duel in the final.

Well, we will see tomorrow.

Nonsense · Jun 2, 2016

QuentinFederer said:
I said before the tournament that Dominic would make the final and I still believe he will. It's looking great for fans of the one handed backhand. Dominic vs Stan here we come.

Well Kudos to you, but I hope the second part of your prediction doesn't come true

Nostradamus · Jun 2, 2016

Livedeath said:
Quarter final match between Goffin and Thiem was momentous not only because the winner of them will play in their first grand slam semi final but also because either of them will also enter top 10. Thiem with his quarter final win is now ranked 7th with 3105 points and is behind Nishikori who is at 4290 points.

Next match is a difficult one for him as he will play world no 1 Novak, and even if he goes down, he still has many positive takeaways from this tournament.

he better make it worth it by beating Novak in the semis

jm1980 · Jun 2, 2016

QuentinFederer said:
I said before the tournament that Dominic would make the final and I still believe he will. It's looking great for fans of the one handed backhand. Dominic vs Stan here we come.

Novak vs Andy pls

Livedeath · Jun 2, 2016

Nostradamus said:
he better make it worth it by beating Novak in the semis

I reckon his spree will end here in SF, it will be a bridge too far for him. In addition i will be rooting for Novak, maybe in some other tournament i will root for Dominic but certainly not against Novak.

Deleted member 716271 · Jun 2, 2016

QuentinFederer said:
Dominic seems like a really nice and down to earth guy. He is a great example to all fans on how to behave on and off court. I like everything about Thiem and I think he'll have the edge over the rest of his generation due to his great attitude.

I agree he seems well suited to be a top player for years to come. In addition to his game, he comports himself in a mature, professional manner.

Deleted member 716271 · Jun 2, 2016

jm1980 said:
Novak vs Andy pls

That's the final I hope for. I'd feel quite confident in Novak in that potential matchup. Weather will warm up and clear a bit, which is good as I'd like to see the final played out fully on Sunday, with no shenanigans.

Fortunately, it will still be relatively cool, slow clay for Sunday. Looks great for Novak to be honest, I'm really not sure AM can hang with him over 5 sets in those conditions, SW would be a way worse for opponent for ND.

jm1980 · Jun 3, 2016

QuentinFederer said:
Dominic vs Stan here we come.

He he he

QuentinFederer · Jun 3, 2016

jm1980 said:
He he he

I stand by my prediction. Unfortunately it will now be Pushervic vs Pushray in the final.

jm1980 · Jun 3, 2016

QuentinFederer said:
I stand by my prediction. Unfortunately it will now be Pushervic vs Pushray in the final.

#1 vs #2, what's not to like?

QuentinFederer · Jun 3, 2016

jm1980 said:
#1 vs #2, what's not to like?

Their matches are just so boring, I prefer watching attacking players.

kandamrgam · Jun 3, 2016

Among age 25 and below players Raonic still looks like has had the best career.

Raonic - 2 SF
Dimitrov - 1 SF
Janowicz - 1 SF
Thiem - 1 SF
Kyrgios - 2 QF
Goffin - 1 QF
Tomic - 1 QF

Did I miss someone?

kandamrgam · Jun 3, 2016

Thiem, Kyrgios, Goffin, Coric looks like the deal to me. To some extent Zverev too.

scotus · Jun 3, 2016

scotus said:
It's a great achievement that Thiem made it to the SF in a slam but that's as far as he will go this time.

I told you so @QuentinFederer

QuentinFederer · Jun 3, 2016

scotus said:
I told you so @QuentinFederer

You were right. Even though I'm still feeling disappointed right now there are many positives to take. Dominic is the world number 7 now. He is 5th in the wtf race. He has won many tournaments this year and is a grand slam semi finalist. It wasn't his day but as another famous Austrian would say: He'll be back.

Noelan · Jun 3, 2016

kandamrgam said:
Among age 25 and below players Raonic still looks like has had the best career.

Raonic - 2 SF
Dimitrov - 1 SF
Janowicz - 1 SF
Thiem - 1 SF
Kyrgios - 2 QF
Goffin - 1 QF
Tomic - 1 QF

Did I miss someone?

Unbelieavble that Tomic reached his first and only QF 5 years ago at Wimb

1982mathew · Jun 3, 2016

He is weak , just transition era

scotus · Jun 3, 2016

QuentinFederer said:
You were right. Even though I'm still feeling disappointed right now there are many positives to take. Dominic is the world number 7 now. He is 5th in the wtf race. He has won many tournaments this year and is a grand slam semi finalist. It wasn't his day but as another famous Austrian would say: He'll be back.

Well, cracking the top 10 doesn't come anywhere near being able to beat the World Number 1 in a slam SF, which is why your prediction on this match was highly irrational.

Once Thiem gets some more matches under his belt at slam SF and finals, then he might have a more realistic chance.

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