The first tournament that could help Dominic Thiem achieve his goal is the Australian Open, the dates of which are yet to be decided due to the COVID-19 restrictions. In that context, Thiem’s manager and close aide Herwig Straka recently spoke about the discussions between ATP, WTA and Tennis Australia over the Melbourne Slam, and also about how the World No. 3 is preparing for the event.
Straka, who is also the tournament director of the Vienna Open, claimed that despite being close to a ‘deal’, Tennis Australia’s job is still far from over.
Dominic Thiem can prepare well and play tennis for a week or two before going to Australia: Herwig Straka
Herwig Straka believes that starting the 2021 season with a tournament as big as a Grand Slam will not be difficult not just for the top players like Dominic Thiem, but for all the participants. He claimed that it would be beneficial for a tournament to be organized in the “bubble” at Melbourne before the Australian Open commences.
The Austrian also went on to reaffirm that no matter what the circumstances, Dominic Thiem will be fully fit and ready for high-level tennis at the Australian Open.
Whenever the Australian Open take place, all eyes will firmly be on the likes of Dominic Thiem and Daniil Medvedev, the players tipped to dethrone Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and a returning Roger Federer from the summit of the men’s game.
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