Considered, along with Roger Federer, the greatest players in the history of modern tennis, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic continue to inspire other players on the ATP Tour. The two stars, both crowned at 22 Grand Slams, have disgusted more than one player. This is particularly the case of Dominic Thiem, who took the opportunity to pay tribute to the two legends.
Dominic Thiem is going through a very complicated period in his career. Current 172nd in the world, the Austrian is only a shadow of himself. Reputed to be very close to other players on the ATP circuit, Thiem has participated in legend matches during his career, and has faced several times Rafael Nadal et Novak Djokovic. Present at a press conference before the Davis Cup matches between Croatia and Austria, the one-handed backhand player paid tribute to the Spaniard and the Serb, who have 44 Grand Slams between them.
Even at his best, Dominic Thiem couldn’t do anything against Djokovic and Nadal
Winner of the US Open in 2020, Dominic Thiem also lost three Grand Slam finals. Two of his losses were against Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros (2018,2019), and one was facing Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open (in 2020). Defeats that occur in the favorite tournaments of the two champions, namely Roland Garros for the Spaniard, and the Australian Open for the Serb. It’s simple, for Dominic Thiem, Rafael Nadal et Novak Djokovic are …
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