Dominic Thiem doesn’t feel that his third Grand Slam final loss is an issue. Despite his defeat, the World No. 4 ATP ranked player feels that he is moving in the right direction.
The Austrian was defeated by Novak Djokovic, current World No. 1, in the thrilling five-set Final for the 2020 Australian Open Tennis Tournament on the 2nd of February. And Thiem has had to settle for the runner-up position twice over the past two years, at the French Open each time.
But he says that he is looking to former World No.1 Andy Murray for inspiration who, after a losing streak spanning four Grand Slam finals between 2008 and 2012, went on to beat Djokovic at the US Open in 2012.
Thiem says that as disappointing as losing so far long in the tournament is, it also serves as a huge motivation to do better and go further in the next big competition. He said that his first two losses, against Rafael Nadal in Paris, were clear and he was much further away from the win then. But he has come very close this time around and he intends to keep going until he gets to No. 1.
To date, Thiem has won 16 ATP Singles titles, with at least one on each surface, clay, grass, and hard. He has also reached three Grand Slam Finals and is the second highest-ranked Austrian player ever, behind Thomas Muster, who retired in 1999.
| # | Site | Bonus | Bet | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Ladbrokes |  | 5/5 | 100% Match up to $250 | Bet now Review |
| 2 |  | Palmerbet | | 4.9/5 | 100% Match Bonus | Bet now |
| 3 |  | Picklebet | | 4.8/5 | Login to see promotions | Bet now |
More About Fred Johnson
Fred Johnson is an avid sports betting enthusiast and a qualified journalist. He discovered online betting while at college, and it piqued his interest. Fred has found a way to combine his love of sports and betting with his journalism career, and he always has his finger on the pulse of what’s happening in every arena. He’s not only keen on sports of all kinds, he is set on providing readers with an unbalanced, unbiased view of what’s going on in the world. He’s a valuable member of the australianbettingsites.org team, and brings a wealth of expertise to the table.
View Posts - Visit WebsiteYou May Also Like:
Djokovic Likely To Play In French Open 2022
Potentially good news for Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic is that he might be able to compete in this year’s French Open. French authorities recently announced they will soon be ….
Djokovic’s Dubai Loss Means No More No. 1
After Novak Djokovic’s run of two years in a row as the No. 1 tennis player in the world, the Serb’s unrivaled success came to a rapid end on Thursday ….
Alex De Minaur Denies Report Of False Jabs
Tennis world No. 32 Alex de Minaur has strongly denied allegations of an investigation into the purchasing of a falsified vaccination certificate. The Aussie men’s No. 1 on Thursday took ….
Prosecutors Declare Djokovic Tests Valid
Serbian prosecuting authorities have now rejected claims pertaining to Novak Djokovic having submitted falsified positive PCR tests to Australian authorities. According to prosecutors, they had been tipped off about the ….
Aus Open Reverses T-Shirt Ban
The Australian Open has done a U-turn on its decision to ban supporters from donning T-shirts in support of Chinese star Peng Shuai. Melbourne Park supporters were last week requested ….