2017 ATP World Tour Finals RR - Thiem (4) vs Dimitrov (6); Thieminator Salvation?

[User123]

This. It’s very difficult to play on very low bouncing courts I know from experience.

For Nadal it's going to be even harder. He needs high bounce more than any other player.

 

[Red Rick]

Thiem's solution to poor movement and energy; swing harder.

That's his solutin for every problem, and by the way he looks at people, also his way for dealing with relationship problems.

 

[tennisaddict]

Ooh i guess the Kiki and Thiem rumours have been confirmed then...

Wonder whose luck it is. Both are on losing spree for months together now since they started to spend time with each other.

 

[George Turner]

This. It’s very difficult to play on very low bouncing courts I know from experience.

Depends on your game, i'd rather play on them than a court where i'm having to hit the ball from above my head.

 

[George Turner]

Can someone explain why Thiem stands so far back on second serve??

 

[mike danny]

If Dimitrov doesn't beat Thiem when a lot of guys could, he doesn't deserve to be in the semis.

 

[tennis4me]

Hard to guess this match is part of an ATP finalists match. Especially watching how Thiem plays. Dimi is the better player today, but who knows ... momentum may shift.

Return games are not great from both.

 

[TheGhostOfAgassi]

For Nadal it's going to be even harder. He needs high bounce more than any other player.

Think actually Thiem needs it more.
Nadal more experienced and handle it better.

 

[Meles]

Dare I say Thiem Gold time?

 

[RF-18]

Gutsy play from thieminator

 

[Meles]

No. Thiem choking time on serve. DF 30 all

 

[tennis4me]

Thiem seems to just wake up. Showing more energy.

 

[Meles]

Trough out of challenges. 5-6 no.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Better second set

 

[Mr Feeny]

Can someone explain why Thiem stands so far back on second serve??

He needs time for his swing. I agree with you though. It's strange to see that on a second serve.

And here's trouble for Dimi. 0-30.

 

[Mr Feeny]

Thiem ties it at 1-all. Dimitrov with some wild forehand in that game.

 

[User123]

Well, guys, I told you: don't underrate Thiem so much. Dimitrov probably still the favorite in this match, but Thiem already showed he can be tough.

 

[Meles]

Bps Thiem! BPs Thiem! 0-40

 

[Meles]

Breaks at love

 

[George Turner]

Well well, very tight service game from Dimi and it's one set all. That was a self break.

Neither player playing great today, still backing dimi to get the win.

 

[marc45]

Craig O'Shannessy‏ @BrainGameTennis 7m7 minutes ago
Air #Thiem #NittoATPFinals

 

[Meles]

Think PCB would've put up a better showing.

 

[SeeingDusk]

Thiem looking really good. He’s holding so easily. Think he can take it from here.

 

[George Turner]

PCB would have been competitive against either of these guys, judging by their performance today. They're playing like guys ranked in the 20's.

Expected more from Dimi.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Match could get a juicy third set, not sure which way this will go now.

 

[Krish872007]

They've gone the distance yet again

 

[Meles]

Trouble for Thiem. Dimi bringing it.

 

[jaggy]

Shaping up for a fun finish

 

[SeeingDusk]

That's about a wrap up for the match. Dimi missed those two BPs. Probably gonna get broken now.

 

[Meles]

That's about a wrap up for the match. Dimi missed those two BPs. Probably gonna get broken now.

That was a close one. Probably shouldn't have tried to smoke that backhand 2nd return.

 

[Meles]

PCB would have been competitive against either of these guys, judging by their performance today. They're playing like guys ranked in the 20's.

Expected more from Dimi.

 

[jaggy]

That volley was just sublime

 

[Steve0904]

Nasty drop volley.

 

[Meles]

Another crack for Dimi

 

[Krish872007]

Dimitrov keeps coming and coming, and finally breaks through for 4-3 in the decider.
Intense match this, can the Grigs hold on for the vital W?

 

[E36BMWM3]

What an exquisite drop shot...

 

[Steve0904]

Nasty drop volley.

 

[ForumMember]

Surprised Thiem is able to compete this much with Dimi. Seeing Thiem on this surface makes it clear what a difference surface can make. His booming top-spinning forehands are so easily handled by Dimitrov on this surface. Just sits up for brutal killing by Dimitrov or any shot maker who can hit flat. Unless he learns to flatten up his shots, these surfaces are not for him. On the similar lines I don't see much hope of Nadal either looking at the bounce of the surface.

 

[jaggy]

Dimi strikes

 

[E36BMWM3]

What an exquisite drop volley...

 

[E36BMWM3]

What an exquisite drop volley...

 

[ForumMember]

Surprised Thiem is able to compete this much with Dimi. Seeing Thiem on this surface makes it clear what a difference surface can make. His booming top-spinning forehands are so easily handled by Dimitrov on this surface. Just sits up for brutal killing by Dimitrov or any shot maker who can hit flat. Unless he learns to flatten up his shots, these surfaces are not for him.

 

[Meles]

Brilliant Dimi breaks

 

[kabob]

That was excellent strategy and soooft hands there for the break. GJ, Grigolo Now hold serve!

 

[Steve0904]

Can someone explain why Thiem stands so far back on second serve??

Watching too much Nadal. Problem for him is it only works for Nadal because he's Nadal.

 

[Meles]

Thiem at it again with the return 0-30

 

[tennisaddict]

Busta would have been more competitive. Disappointed Thiem did not pull out given his form.

 

[George Turner]

Busta would have been more competitive. Disappointed Thiem did not pull out given his form.

PCB predicted a Dimi win. You don't argue with the QualiBusta.

 

[jaggy]

Dimi serving for it, 5-4

 

[Meles]

Thiem Gold time.

 

[jaggy]

5-5

 

[Red Rick]

Thiem meltdown

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

WTA serving

 

[tennis_pro]

This is WTA level bad.

 

[Sereger]

Thiem Gold time.

 

[Meles]

Busta would have been more competitive. Disappointed Thiem did not pull out given his form.

 

[jwjh]

 

[Red Rick]

Dimitrov with the communication skills: "BALLGIRL!!".

Thiem would've just given the death stare and gotten a restraining order instead of water

 

[User123]

Thiem broke back and lost serve again?

 

[SeeingDusk]

Thiem's shot was out. Should've been 2 MPs for Dimi. Dimi breaks again. Can he get the job done this time?

 

[Red Rick]

Dimitrov with the communication skills: "BALLGIRL!!".

Thiem would've just given the death stare and gotten a restraining order instead of water

Craig O'Shannessy‏ @BrainGameTennis 7m7 minutes ago
Air #Thiem #NittoATPFinals

Thiem clearly not very grounded

 

[Charleneriva]

What the hell, Thiem!

 

[Meles]

LOL. Thiem's hard court horrors continue. Belly up at the last gasp on serve.

 

[George Turner]

That was a Kyrgiosesque meltdown.

 

[kabob]

Watching these two mental midgets trying to hold serve is like watching a kid scoop out the ocean with a bucket.

 

[Krish872007]

Are you kidding? Deuce on the Dimi serve again

 

[Russeljones]

Watching these two mental midgets trying to hold serve is like watching a kid scoop out the ocean with a bucket.

Meanwhile the mental giants type abuse from their sofas.

 

[jwjh]

GSM Dimitroll

 

[Meles]

LOL. Deuce.

 

[Mr Feeny]

Ugly feker, that Thiem. Isn't he?

 

[jaggy]

Closes it out

 

[Russeljones]

Watching these two mental midgets trying to hold serve is like watching a kid scoop out the ocean with a bucket.

Meanwhile the mental giants type abuse from their

 

[TheGhostOfAgassi]

Watching these two mental midgets trying to hold serve is like watching a kid scoop out the ocean with a bucket.

Thats rough. Bet anyone in here could do it much better

 

[Krish872007]

BIG win for Dimitroll, needed that.

Thiem played well, but his indoor hard court woes continue as he takes his first step towards a 0-3 RR sweep.

 

[Red Rick]

Dimi wins. Up to a career high #4 in the live rankings

 

[tennis_pro]

Both should be ashamed of themselves of what happened from 5-4 to 7-5.

 

[Meles]

Nice job Dimi. A little blip letting the game go to deuce.

 

[Raindogs]

Theim actually looks shocked by his own hard court failings.

 

[mike danny]

Deserving and unsurprising win for Dimi. He's simply a better player outside of clay than Thiem.

It should have been a more convincing win though.

 

[Russeljones]

Dimitrov making history. Deal with it.

 

[ForumMember]

LOL. Thiem's hard court horrors continue. Belly up at the last gasp on serve.

He needs to hit some flat shots if we wants to get counted on these stupid courts.

 

[Meles]

The Fraudulent haters out in droves today.

 

[mike danny]

Dimi to go 0-3 at the WTF? Very possible. He's got Nadal an Goffin in his group. Nadal won't lose to him on HC and Goffin owns the Austrain prince on HC.

Dimitrov should reach the semis if he beats Goffin and gives Nadal a tough match.

 

[George Turner]

Thats rough. Bet anyone in here could do it much better

Keyboard warriors always do it better.

 

[jwjh]

The Fraudulent haters out in droves today.

Baby Fraudr won. Deal with it.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Both should be ashamed of themselves of what happened from 5-4 to 7-5.

I was ashamed for them.

 

[Krish872007]

If Goffin beats Nadal and Dimi beats Goffin, Dimi would be the first to qualify for the semis in this group

 

[Meles]

Dimi to go 0-3 at the WTF? Very possible. He's got Nadal an Goffin in his group. Nadal won't lose to him on HC and Goffin owns the Austrain prince on HC.

Dimitrov should reach the semis if he beats Goffin and gives Nadal a tough match.

Thiem at least found some game today after the first set, but Goffin a big ask. Thiem was actually close to taking the first two sets at Australian Open this year so far from a sure thing.

 

[Boom-Boom]

Mladenovic was watching all match..she in Thiem or Dimi’s box?

 

[Russeljones]

Thiem at least found some game today after the first set, but Goffin a big ask. Thiem was actually close to taking the first two sets at Australian Open this year so far from a sure thing.

So you give Goffin the edge?

 

[Russeljones]

Site declining..

 

[tennisaddict]

The Fraudulent haters out in droves today.

Stop using that word. Otherwise you will be reported .

Thiem has had 7 losses and 2 wins on the tour since the Delpo loss.

Delpo, Pella, Johnson, Troicki, Gasquet, Verdasco and now Dmitrov - LMFAO.

2 wins against Gojowczyk and Rublev.

 

[Krish872007]

Mladenovic was watching all match..she in Thiem or Dimi’s box?

 

[Charleneriva]

So embarrassing from Thiem. Now I want Goffin to beat him to a pulp in the hope that some sense can be knocked into him.

Well done, Dimitrov. "What Rafa would do" mentality it seemed.

 

[Meles]

Baby Fraudr won. Deal with it.

Saw a fine match for the last two sets barring Thiem's mental meltdown on the last serve game. Good stuff except for that from both players.

 

[Meles]

So you give Goffin the edge?

Absolutely.