US Open champion Dominic Thiem went to Roland Garros for lack of preparation and confidence after dropping in straight units to Britain’s Cameron Nori of their opening match in Lyon.
The world quantity 4, dropping to each French Open finalist, Rafa Nadal in 2018 and 2019, was sidelined for 2 months with a foot drawback and returned to the Tour on the ATP Masters 1000 occasion in Madrid.
The 27-year-old made a spirited comeback, making the semi-finals at Madrid earlier this month, however then misplaced within the third spherical in Rome final week and took a wildcard for Lyon to get just a few matches underneath his belt earlier than Clécourt Major . .
“It was a big disappointment right now. Take a big step back after promising tournaments in Madrid and Rome,” Thiem advised reporters after a 6-3, 6-2 loss to world No. 49 Nori on Thursday.
“I actually do not know why. I used to be making ready effectively right here, working towards effectively and I could not discover any rhythm, no stroke.
“I was hoping to get some positive signals from Madrid and Rome here, but it didn’t work. I have to analyze right now and look at Roland Garros.”
After profitable his first Grand Slam in New York final 12 months, Thiem’s ​​2021 season has been troublesome.
The Austrian had one win in two matches within the ATP Cup earlier than being knocked out of the fourth spherical on the Australian Open. Thiem then misplaced within the quarter-finals in Doha and misplaced his first match in Dubai the next week.
“It’s not good for confidence. To be honest, the way I played today, I was expecting to come to Madrid more because I hadn’t played for so long,” Thiem mentioned.
“But now I used to be again to the rhythm of the match and was actually trying ahead to good tennis. I’ve to discover a manner to return in some way.
“The next match is already the first round at Roland Garros and by that day I hope to sort it out.”
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
