“Capable of Great Things”: Coach Confident of Dominic Thiem Rediscovering His Best Tennis Ahead of Madrid Open 2021

Much-anticipated good news has finally arrived from Camp Dominic Thiem as the Austrian ace prepares for Mutua Madrid Open 2021. His coach Nicolas Massu, who joined him two weeks ago, has provided a positive update.

The reigning US Open champion hit a rough patch after his early Australian Open exit earlier this year. However, he has found the right motivation again and is ready for Madrid with the Massu’s help.

Presently, Thiem has a worrisome 5-4 record on the 2021 ATP Tour. Thus, it will be interesting to see how he picks himself up from the slump.

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Nicolas Massu gives a fitness update on Dominic Thiem

A month ago, Dominic Thiem had revealed that he was struggling with mental tiredness. Hence, he even withdrew from prestigious tournaments such as hte Monte-Carlo Masters and Serbia Open.

In such times, only a coach can offer guidance to the player. Accordingly, former tennis player and Chilean coach Nicolas Massu stated the importance of a coach during adversity.

“When everything is going well, it’s very easy to be with your player, but it’s in difficult times that you really have to support him,” Massu said.

(All quotes are translated from French to English via Google Translate)

Furthermore, the coach revealed that they have broken free from that mindset and are positively working on Thiem’s comeback. He also spoke about his belief in the current World No. 4.

“I arrived in Vienna two weeks ago and see tremendous improvement every day with him. He’s always motivated, and when that happens, he’s capable of great things,” Massu said.

Even Thiem had mentioned earlier that he was feeling better on the court with every passing day. However, it is still unknown how the break will affect his performance at the Mutua Madrid Open.

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Who is Thiem’s biggest threat in Madrid Open 2021?

The Masters 1000 tournament in the Spanish capital will kick start Thiem’s clay-court swing. He will be the third seed behind top seed Rafael Nadal and second seed Daniil Medvedev.

Since the Austrian is running late, he will also have to catch up for the lost match time. But keeping his talent and potential in mind, there cannot be any doubt regarding his much-awaited return.

The main draw matches will start from April 30 and will run through May 9, 2021. Therefore, Dominic is set to grace the clay court in Spain in no time!

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