In the world of sports, inspiration often transcends boundaries. To abide by this fact, the famous Austrian Tennis star Dominic Thiem unveiled his admiration for soccer. In an exclusive conversation with EssentiallySports’ ES Fancast, Thiem revealed a surprising passion that fuels his on-court prowess. Beyond the confines of a tennis court, Thiem expressed his admiration for Real Madrid star Toni Kroos.

In fact, Thiem is one of the most successful tennis players of his generation. The 30-year-old Austrian international, a Grand Slam champion, is also an ardent soccer fan and opened up about his favorite club and player in the exclusive conversation. So, let’s dive deeper and unravel Thiem’s take on Toni Kroos and his allegiance towards soccer.

Dominic Thiem’s admiration for Toni Kroos

In a candid conversation with Essentially Sports, Dominic Thiem discussed his current life and resurgence towards the tennis court. While conversing with Noah Lack on ES Fancast, Thiem revealed his admiration towards Real Madrid’s midfield maestro Toni Kroos and stated that he tries to emulate his ability. Thiem didn’t hold back in expressing his genuine admiration, stating, “I was doing one podcast with Toni Kroos, and he’s never missing any passes, you know. So, I am trying to copy him.”

Thiem recalled his conversation with the German soccer star when he participated in Kroos’ podcast, ‘Einfach mal Luppen.’ The casual remark by Thiem for Kroos unveils a deeper layer to the Austrian tennis star’s character. Thiem’s fascination goes beyond just Kroos’s passing prowess. The Austrian tennis star appreciates the German’s unwavering consistency and sheer talent on the pitch.

Though the parallels between the two superstar’s worlds might seem distant, the Austrian star continues to find inspiration from Kroos. It is clear to Thiem that it’s not merely about the passes; but the mindset and commitment that come with it. The Austrian’s admiration for Kroos proves that athletes usually find themselves driving with cross-sport admiration. Apart from that, he also had an interesting piece of advice for the Chelsea fans. 

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Dominic Thiem demands Chelsea fans to be patient!

While Thiem holds Real Madrid star Toni Kroos in high regard, his allegiance firmly lies with Premier League giants Chelsea. Thiem is an ardent Chelsea supporter, and while conversing with ES, Thiem extended his passionate support to the Blues.

The Austrian tennis star remains pragmatic about the team’s journey, expressing confidence in head coach Mauricio Pochettino. His advice to fellow Chelsea fans is to be patient as the team looks on the right trajectory toward glory.

As Dominic Thiem shared his exclusive insights into the soccer world, it is clear that his admiration isn’t limited to a single entity. Apart from Toni Kroos and Chelsea, his admiration extends to complete sport. As we navigate the path between tennis and soccer through Thiem’s eyes, it is evident that inspiration has no boundaries. 

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