Thiem has overachieved at this French Open

[thomasferrett]

If you look at his clay season this year he was nowhere close to winning even a Masters. Losing to Lajovic in R2 of Monte Carlo, losing to Verdasco in R2 of Rome, losing to Djere in R1 of Rio - this isn't really the calibre of player you'd expect to find in the semifinals of the clay Slam.

I suppose, congrats for him for making it thus far, but let's not kid ourselves; he's overachieved to get here. He's done better in this tournament than A. Zverev who already has proven his clay superiority over Thiem by winning 2 clay Masters to Thiem's 0.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

 

[Ann]

If you look at his clay season this year he was nowhere close to winning even a Masters. Losing to Lajovic in R2 of Monte Carlo, losing to Verdasco in R2 of Rome, losing to Djere in R1 of Rio - this isn't really the calibre of player you'd expect to find in the semifinals of the clay Slam.

I suppose, congrats for him for making it thus far, but let's not kid ourselves; he's overachieved to get here. He's done better in this tournament than A. Zverev who already has proven his clay superiority over Thiem by winning 2 clay Masters to Thiem's 0.

 

[James695]

If you look at his clay season this year he was nowhere close to winning even a Masters. Losing to Lajovic in R2 of Monte Carlo, losing to Verdasco in R2 of Rome, losing to Djere in R1 of Rio - this isn't really the calibre of player you'd expect to find in the semifinals of the clay Slam.

I suppose, congrats for him for making it thus far, but let's not kid ourselves; he's overachieved to get here. He's done better in this tournament than A. Zverev who already has proven his clay superiority over Thiem by winning 2 clay Masters to Thiem's 0.

Overachieved by getting to the semi finals of the french open......something he has accomplished four years in a row now.

Ok mate.

 

[apriliano]

Good troll

 

[E36BMWM3]

If you look at his clay season this year he was nowhere close to winning even a Masters. Losing to Lajovic in R2 of Monte Carlo, losing to Verdasco in R2 of Rome, losing to Djere in R1 of Rio - this isn't really the calibre of player you'd expect to find in the semifinals of the clay Slam.

I suppose, congrats for him for making it thus far, but let's not kid ourselves; he's overachieved to get here. He's done better in this tournament than A. Zverev who already has proven his clay superiority over Thiem by winning 2 clay Masters to Thiem's 0.

Or perhaps he found his form and is peaking right on time. You can't underestimate a player of his caliber, all is still possible

 

[Lew II]

LOL it's the 4th consecutive semifinal at RG.

Kudos to him.

 

[DSH]

Are 4 consecutive semifinals at the French Open now synonymous with overarchieve? What kind of stupidity is that?
Does the poster fear that the Austrian will defeat the Serbian tomorrow?
I mean, Thiem has more balls than Zverev and his pulse will not shake when he faces your idol.

 

[skip1969]

While his results on clay this year haven't been great, he is the number 4 seed for a reason.

If anything, the seed that I wouldn't have locked into the semis before the start of the tourney is the #3.

 

[KINGROGER]

He can redeem himself by saving tennis with a win tomorrow.

 

[Tennis_Freak99]

Well most definitely he will beat Djokovic tomorrow and reach the finals.

He'll lose to Nadal there but that's a different story.

 

[Atennisone]

He doesn't care about Masters anymore.

 

[Gazelle]

I was expecting to read 'Thiem no weapons' in the OP.

 

[DjokoLand]

He doesn't care about Masters anymore.

Yeah he has won way too many at a staggering 1 and slams are he’s focus.

 

[Red Rick]

Thiem is no Zverev

 

[thomasferrett]

Thiem is no Zverev

I know. He'll never be as good. Zverev has won 2 more Masters and is way younger.

 

[ghostofMecir]

His two best matches (other than against Nadal) have been his last two matches, which is a great sign for him. With his skill set and career projection, this is the minimum of what he should be achieving.

 

[Deleted member 688153]

Knew it was going to be OP the second I saw the title

 

[The Green Mile]

Knew it was going to be OP the second I saw the title

LOL, yep. I wonder why Thiem though? I thought he liked all one handed backhand players.

Evidence from this match shows that Thiem will likely never be a contender for majors.

May have a decent 3rd tier type career though - maybe something like a poor man's Leonardo Mayer.

 

[ChaelAZ]

And Zverev is still ranked lower. Weird.

 

[FD3S]

LOL, yep. I wonder why Thiem though? I thought he liked all one handed backhand players.

It's amazing. He's got some solid analysis in his post history, but this 'hate' he's got for Theim has entered straight up Andy Kaufman territory. He's living the gimmick, full stop, and it never ceases to be entertaining.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Don't you know by now....... Chatrier is a different beast
Makes em come alive lol

 

[Lleytonstation]

Overachieved by getting to the semi finals of the french open......something he has accomplished four years in a row now.

Ok mate.

Yeah, I would say not reaching the finals would be underachieving. RG final last year, I don't care who he has to beat, for him personally, I think anything less would be disappointing.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Knew it was going to be OP the second I saw the title

 

[Lleytonstation]

Don't you know by now....... Chatrier is a different beast
Makes em come alive lol

Have to admit, the new stadium is much nicer. At least they got that right... just forgot one thing.

 

[James695]

Yeah, I would say not reaching the finals would be underachieving. RG final last year, I don't care who he has to beat, for him personally, I think anything less would be disappointing.

He needs to be of the mindset now that anything except holding the trophy is underachieving. If he is happy as a runner up that’s the best he will do while Rafa is about.

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Overachieved by getting to the semi finals of the french open......something he has accomplished four years in a row now.

Ok mate.

You have to admire the guy's consistency regarding Thiem though.

Thiem is, at best, the next Zeballos - a guy whose claim to fame will be beating Nadal once on clay.

 

[dParis]

Good troll

Is this what passes for good troll now?

Weak Era.

 

[Meles]

If you look at his clay season this year he was nowhere close to winning even a Masters. Losing to Lajovic in R2 of Monte Carlo, losing to Verdasco in R2 of Rome, losing to Djere in R1 of Rio - this isn't really the calibre of player you'd expect to find in the semifinals of the clay Slam.

I suppose, congrats for him for making it thus far, but let's not kid ourselves; he's overachieved to get here. He's done better in this tournament than A. Zverev who already has proven his clay superiority over Thiem by winning 2 clay Masters to Thiem's 0.

4 straight RG SFs; give it up.

 

[weakera]

Like Rafa, his game is most suited for this tournament.

 

[MeatTornado]

If you look at his clay season this year he was nowhere close to winning even a Masters. Losing to Lajovic in R2 of Monte Carlo, losing to Verdasco in R2 of Rome, losing to Djere in R1 of Rio

I guess if we just pretend he didn't make the semi-finals of Madrid and was up a break in both sets vs Djokovic.

But that wouldn't fit your narrative, so don't worry, your secret's safe with me...

 

[EloQuent]

he's not a juniors player anymore

 

[donquijote]

Well most definitely he will beat Djokovic tomorrow and reach the finals.

He'll lose to Nadal there but that's a different story.

You're such a realist and must be boring in real life.

 

[donquijote]

I don't know if Thiem will beat Djokovic but his press conference will be crashed by Serena for sure.

 

[Midaso240]

You think Zverev is better on clay than Thiem? Really? Whether he has won a masters or not,Thiem is the most consistent performer at RG the last 3-4 years bar Rafa...

 

[titoelcolombiano]

Rafa hasn't had a good clay season by his standards either. Has he overachieved by reaching the semi finals?

 

[Thundergod]

Rafa didn't hasn't had a good clay season by his standards either. Has he overachieved by reaching the semi finals?

Yes

 

[zagor]

I think Thiem just needs some time to tune up his groundsrokes (a la Stanimal) and when he does, he basically overwhelms the opponents with the sheer weight of his shots. He's arguably the heaviest hitter in the game right now.

One of the reasons why he's more consistent at the FO compared to CC masters. Granted I'm not sure he'll ever win a FO either so we'll see.

 

[Wilhelm]

I hope Serena's press conference trolling makes him just angry enough to win the title.

 

[robthai]

More like OP has overachieved with his troll threads.

 

[Shaolin]

I hope Serena's press conference trolling makes him just angry enough to win the title.

That honestly should motivate him even more.

Win the title and then ask if he's allowed to finish his press conference this time. Would be pure gold.