Ex-Coach Gunter Bresnik Opens Up on His Relationship With Dominic Thiem Post Split

The break-up story of Gunter Bresnik and Dominic Thiem continues to be a sour chapter even today. In 2019, when Thiem called off their partnership, the Austrian coach demanded compensation for his years-long work. Now, Gunter has opened up on the progress in their relationship since then.

The 27-year-old Austrian World No. 3 Dominic Thiem was seven years old when Gunter first took him under his wing. From that moment till Thiem reached three Grand Slam finals, the former Austrian Davis Cup team captain was with him.

However, Thiem wanted to go big, and so he joined two-time Olympic gold winner Chilean Nicolas Massu. And fortunately, the new coach brought him his maiden Grand Slam title in the first major tournament that they played together.

Gunter believes that it was he who made the Austrian ace able to win the US Open 2020, and for that, he should be paid what he deserves. Later on, this dispute went to court and came out in the favour of the Austrian coach.

“It’s all about money,” Bresnik said. “I felt good when the judge said at the hearing that we should clarify this in a conversation.”

(Quotes have been translated with Google Translate)

Presently, the Austrian coach is working with Frenchman Gael Monfils on the tour, and his relationship with his ex-trainee has not yet resolved.

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Dominic Thiem is a justice fanatic, says ex-coach

Given the scenario, Thiem publicly showed his displeasure with Gunter. It has led to there being no contact at all between the two, and a 17-year-old bond seems to have been tainted forever.

“There is currently no relationship with Dominic,” Gunter said. “But his behavior doesn’t suit him. I know him as a justice fanatic. Signed contracts with adults must be kept. That’s just the way it is.”

Moving forward, Gunter’s mentee Gael Monfils will lock horns with Dominic Thiem in the ATP Cup 2021. It will be the first time that the Austrian coach’s student will play against the reigning Australian Open finalist.

Both the players will also compete for the Australian Open 2021 title next to next week. They finish their two-week mandatory quarantine in the bubble today.

Nevertheless, their encounter is one of the interesting bouts set in the teams-nations tournament. Who do you think will win, Thiem or Monfils?

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