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Dominic Thiem madrid open

Refreshed Thiem plots new path on tour, with same goals in mind

After his convincing clay-court debut, Dominic Thiem talked to media about the importance of being 100 percent both mentally and physically. The Austrian star says he plans to play less, but with more conviction, in the future.

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Chris Oddo
Dominic Thiem Madrid 2021

Thiem’s time to rise: Austrian shines on return, dropping Giron in Madrid

Dominic Thiem's first clay-court match of 2021 was a dominant display. The Austrian was flawless in his straight sets takedown of American Marcos Giron on Tuesday in Madrid.

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Chris Oddo
Daniil Medvedev, Madrid, 2021

How to come back after Covid-19 – another challenge for Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev will return to competition on Wednesday in Madrid, three weeks after testing positive for Covid-19 prior to the Monte-Carlo Masters. Judging from other players who previously had the virus, the process of getting back in peak form could take some time.

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Rémi Bourrières
Daniil Medvedev, Madrid, 2019

Be like Medvedev and excel on clay: Daniil Medvedev’s tricky process

Medvedev's coach Gilles Cervara feels Daniil needs to adapt his mentality in order to succeed on clay, as Dusan Lajovic and Petar Popovic explain why it is easier to face Medvedev on clay rather than hard courts

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Sasa Ozmo
Felix Auger-Aliassime in Monte-Carlo, 2021

Auger-Aliassime crashes out in Madrid, Nishikori gets past Khachanov

The Canadian has plenty of thinking to do with some troubling stats for his team to consider - but it was a brilliant day for the ever-resilient Nishikori

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Carrie Dunn
Dan Evans in Madrid 2021 (Panoramic)
5 years ago

Dan Evans moving on up in Madrid

The British No 1 looks a completely different player on clay now, and...
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Carrie Dunn
Rafael Nadal - Barcelona - 2021
5 years ago

Five-time champion Nadal admits Madrid poses difficult challenges

Rafael Nadal is a five-time champion of the Madrid Masters. However, since the...
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Ricky Dimon
Denis Shapovalov
5 years ago

Shapovalov ‘feeling a lot better’ after bouncing back in Madrid

The only seed to play on the first day of main draw action...
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Tennis Majors
Pablo Andujar - Madrid Open - 2021
5 years ago

Andujar and Giron among Madrid qualifiers, to clash for right to meet Thiem

Carlos Taberner, Federico Delbonis, and Marco Cecchinato also played their way into the...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Stoponlineabuse
5 years ago

Why some tennis governing bodies turned off social media this weekend

Online abuse has become a growing menace in today's digital world and as...
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Haresh Ramchandani
5 years ago

Basilashvili claims Munich title, Ramos-Vinolas wins Estoril epic

Nikoloz Basilashvili ended a superb week in Munich with the trophy on Sunday...
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Tennis Majors
Dominic Thiem - Madrid Open - 2019
5 years ago

Rejuvenated Thiem arrives in Madrid with sights set on Roland-Garros

Ready to make his return to the tour after a six-week hiatus, World...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Stefanos Tsitsipas, Barcelone, 2021
5 years ago

Tsitsipas, No 1 in the Race to Turin, intends to get used to the top

Winner of Monte Carlo and runner-up in Barcelona, ​​Stefanos Tsitsipas, the current leader...
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Rémi Bourrières
Jan-Lennard Struff - BMW Open
5 years ago

Struff reaches maiden final as Basilashvili awaits in Munich

Ilya Ivashka was unable to pull off another upset at the BMW Open,...
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Tennis Majors
Madrid Open 2019
5 years ago

Nadal, tickets, dates: 15 questions about the 2021 Madrid Open

Dates, tickets, Rafael Nadal and other previous winners - all you need to...
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Haresh Ramchandani
nadal_madrid_2017
5 years ago

Madrid Draw Musings: Nadal’s rough road, Thiem and Medvedev return

Rafael Nadal is looking at a few generational battles in Madrid, and Daniil...
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Chris Oddo
Denis Shapovalov, Rome 2020
5 years ago

Shapovalov low on confidence: It’s a mental issue more than anything else

Denis Shapovalov is struggling with his confidence after back to back losses on...
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Chris Oddo
Jan-Lennard Struff BMW Open
5 years ago

Struff and Krajinovic to meet in Munich quarter-finals

Filip Krajinovic did not need to take to the court to reach the...
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Gilles Cervara, 2021
5 years ago

Exclusive – Cervara on Medvedev: “He knows he can win any event, but not yet on clay”

The time the Russian had to take off due to a positive Covid-19...
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Cédric Rouquette
Alexander Zverev
5 years ago

Zverev getting back on track in Bavaria after elbow injury

The German has a history of success at the BMW Open and hopes...
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