Madrid masters 2021 semi final :- (3) Dominic Thiem vs (6) Alexander Zverev

[LoveTheGreatOne]

Repeat of their 2018 Madrid encounter where Zverev won 6-4 6-4 without dropping a serve..
It was an anomaly though, and the Austrian has quite largely dominated this matchup both on and outside of clay.
This would also be their first encounter since that epic memorable 5 set thriller at USO final last year, where thiem prevailed to win his 1st slam title.

Zverev defeated rafa in QF 6-4 6-4, whereas thiem took down big American John Isner in QF 3-6 6-3 6-4, Saving multiple important break points at 2-2 in set 2.

Predict, discuss, stay blessed, love tennis.

 

[ForehandCross]

Zverev in 2 or Dominic in 3.

Dominic just isn't there yet, and none his opponents in the draw were really that good. Unless Zverev plays horribly (Which I expect him to ) or Thiem plays near his usual old self, this should be straight forward for Zverev

 

[LoveTheGreatOne]

Zverev in 2 or Dominic in 3.

Dominic just isn't there yet, and none his opponents in the draw were really that good. Unless Zverev plays horribly (Which I expect him to ) or Thiem plays near his usual old self, this should be straight forward for Zverev

Ye mei ku6 samjha nahi
(I didn't get that)..
zverev is currently in a better shape, so why'd he lose if it goes to 3?

 

[Nadal_King]

Domi in 2

 

[stringertom]

Zedraffe had every opportunity to fall apart Friday vs The Nadal but he held it together and cruised in straight sets. I think he does it again today. Li’l Thiemmie should be happy to get 4 matches in and move on to Rome and its RG-like conditions so he can fine tune for the slam.

 

[ForehandCross]

Voted for Dominic. But expecting Zverev to win.

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

I want Dominic to win and so I am predicting him to win. No real reason, just what I want!!! I would love a Thiem-Ruud final!!! At least it won't be Tsitsipas or Rublev, the two players I genuinely have been feeling could gain momentum towards RG next month....

 

[Deleted member 771911]

Zod in straights. One close, one easy. Thiem getting hyped for comeback but who has he beaten? No one of any consequence.

 

[Third Serve]

I really want Thiem to win but he just hasn’t found his form yet while Zverev seems to be playing pretty well.

 

[Gazelle]

The age of the Zod has arrived.

 

[ForehandCross]

Zod in straights. One close, one easy. Thiem getting hyped for comeback but who has he beaten? No one of any consequence.

No one is hyping Thiem

 

[Third Serve]

Thiem doesn’t seem to be standing so far back to return as he sometimes does.

 

[Deleted member 765728]

Wow, what a bomb from Thiem! Inside-out BH is a beautiful shot.

 

[mike danny]

Wow, what a bomb from Thiem! Inside-out BH is a beautiful shot.

Hits it better than anyone currently.

 

[ForehandCross]

Tim returning poorly after that awesome BHIO

 

[Deleted member 765728]

From the very first point you could see what Nadal could've done much better against Zed - mixing his game up and slowing it down with more slices. Thiem is doing a great job so far, sending those low-bouncing balls and combines it with some heavy topspin shots. Zed looks more uncomfortable.

 

[Third Serve]

From the very first point you could see what Nadal could've done much better against Zed - mixing his game up and slowing it down with more slices. Thiem is doing a great job so far, sending those low-bouncing balls and combines it with some heavy topspin shots. Zed looks more uncomfortable.

Timmy playing tactically better than Nadal? You love to see it

 

[Deleted member 765728]

Timmy playing tactically better than Nadal? You love to see it

As much as it sounds unbelievable, he is (so far).

 

[Third Serve]

BP now lol

 

[Deleted member 765728]

Timothy the all-courter saved a BP with the S&V point.

 

[StrongRule]

From the very first point you could see what Nadal could've done much better against Zed - mixing his game up and slowing it down with more slices. Thiem is doing a great job so far, sending those low-bouncing balls and combines it with some heavy topspin shots. Zed looks more uncomfortable.

Nadal has no idea how to play Zverev.

 

[Deleted member 765728]

Nadal has no idea how to play Zverev.

I know, he won't win against him anymore.

 

[Third Serve]

Those double faults aren’t doing Timmy any good

 

[Krish0608]

Thiem seems to be struggling with blisters on his hands. Not able to serve well

 

[ForehandCross]

That's controversial.

 

[ForehandCross]

Thiem seems to be struggling with blisters on his hands. Not able to serve well

Yep keeps looking at them.

 

[ForehandCross]

GOAT BHHHHHHHH

 

[tennisjedi]

Zedbot gets the break.

 

[Krish0608]

Horrible service game to get broken. Calling for a trainer I think.

 

[ForehandCross]

He does have a blister problem doesn't he

 

[Checkmate]

The Alpha Male breaks..

 

[Arak]

How is it called real bounce when the camera shows the ball clearly out and the software says in. The umpire should be allowed to overrule the software.

 

[ForehandCross]

Why didn't he powder it before?

 

[Checkmate]

Zverev embracing the heel turn.

Arguing with umpire on every 2nd point

 

[ForehandCross]

That's a shame.Z is actually getting screwed over

 

[Nuclear Warhead Sinner]

If the shadow cast by the sun at its azimuth kisses the line, the ball should be called in.

 

[Checkmate]

Thiem very disappointed by his pick-up volley.

 

[Deleted member 765728]

Zed saved by a NextGen volley.

 

[Checkmate]

Thiem drinks Red-Bull without hiding it in towel, now?

 

[RoS]

Zverev will have 3 Master 1000 on clay

While Thiem will have none...

And Thiem made 2 FO Finals and 2 SF

While Zverev just 2 FO QF...

Very logic.

 

[Deleted member 771911]

No one is hyping Thiem

ATP and media are. Saying what a strong comeback he's having. ATP.com had Perfect Thiem on front page after his win over....Giron. Commentators on TV were saying how good he was looking, etc.

 

[Deleted member 765728]

Zverev is checking the mark again, lol.

 

[Arak]

If the shadow cast by the sun at its azimuth kisses the line, the ball should be called in.

Umpires should be also astronomers

 

[Third Serve]

Comfortable hold

 

[ForehandCross]

blisters,clay storm whacky hawkeye , is there anything this match doesn't have?

 

[ForehandCross]

ATP and media are. Saying what a strong comeback he's having. ATP.com had Perfect Thiem on front page after his win over....Giron.

Well take it from someone who regularly watches him, he isn't anywhere near his usual clay self.

 

[Checkmate]

Zverev's BH is pure poison.

 

[Deleted member 765728]

blisters,clay storm whacky hawkeye , is there anything this match doesn't have?

Jimmy Jump?

 

[Third Serve]

Another comfortable hold

 

[Gazelle]

Zed is the best player in the world when he doesn't choke.

He has been generous, Thiem, Medvedev and Djovak can all thank him for their recent success.