Dominic Thiem - "I want to be back on the pitch pain-free soon"
The start in Cordoba has been canceled - now Dominic Thiem has to wait. And then intensify the training again.
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Jan 31, 2022, 06:46 pm
The news came suddenly, a few minutes before a press conference with Dominic Thiem was scheduled in Cordoba: Dominic Thiem will continue to postpone his planned comeback, starting at the first ATP Tour 250 tournament in Argentina is not possible. He injured a tendon between two knuckles of his right hand.
Before leaving for South America, he trained fully, after which he got pain in his hand, the 28-year-old Austrian explained in an interview with Austrian journalists. But he only wants to return to the pitch when he is completely free of pain. However, it is not known how long it would take to heal.
Thiem - Nadal's victory inspiration and also warning
Rafael Nadal's victory was a huge inspiration, but at the same time a warning: you have to be completely ready when you come back. The preparation basically went according to plan, a few days ago he was able to pull through the forehand without fear for the first time.
However, he played neither points nor matches, that was actually planned for the time in Santiago. That's why he has a training deficit, especially in this respect. It will take him four or five days playing sets in the mornings and afternoons. Then he had to see if his body could take it. Competing in Buenos Aires is still possible - but that will depend on the healing process, said Thiem.