World No. 4 Dominic Thiem is currently playing at the 2021 Mutua Madrid Open. He is returning to the pitch after a knee injury and is hopeful of a successful return to Madrid. Interestingly, he has finished runner-up in the tournament twice and will be striving to win his first title in Madrid this year.
In a recent interview, Dominic Thiem was asked if he realizes the importance of winning 20 Grand Slam titles. He said he understood that it was a great achievement for any player. Both Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have won 20 majors, and Novak Djokovic is right behind them with 18.
“Of course, but I knew before that it was a great achievement to do what Rafa does. [Nadal], Roger [Federer] and Novak [Djokovic]. Even winning one is something very difficult that not many players achieve, ”Thiem said.
Thiem reflected that even winning a single Grand Slam title is difficult for any tennis player. The Austrian won the 2020 US Open, which is the only major he has won in his career so far.
He also finished runner-up at the 2018 and 2019 French Open, losing to Rafael Nadal both times.
Thiem noted that due to their dominance in the Grand Slams, the ‘Big Three’ are the top three athletes of all time.
Surprisingly, Federer, Nadal and Djokovic have won 90% of Grand Slam titles in the last decade. “That’s why the three of them are three of the best athletes of all time,” concluded player No.
4 in the world. Although Thiem respects the Big Three and regards Federer as his idol, he has an amazing record against them. Besides Andy Murray, he is the only player to have enjoyed five or more victories against each of them on the tour.
Dominic Thiem will start his Mutua Madrid Open 2021 campaign tomorrow. He will face Marcos Girón in the second round of the tournament at the Manolo Santana stadium. Will Thiem be able to win his first Madrid Open title this year?
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