Dominic Thiem on Emma Raducanu: "Perhaps the greatest breakthrough of all time"
The US Open success ofEmma Radcuanu also impressed Dominic Thiem . The Austrian even described the British woman's first Grand Slam triumph as one of the "greatest achievements in women's sport at all".
by Nikolaus Fink
last edit: Sep 14, 2021, 08:13 pm
Ten matches, ten wins, 20-0 sets, not a single tie-break. The numbers for Emma Raducanu's run of success in New York couldn't be more impressive. In view of these almost unbelievable "hard facts", the US Open winner of the previous year, Dominic Thiem, was also impressed.
"For me, this is one of the greatest achievements in women's sport. It was an incredible journey, you just have to look at the numbers," the Austrian told Omnisport . "We have probably never seen anything like this before," said the world number one.
Thiem also knew how to inspire the technique and the footwork of the 18-year-olds: "It took the game to a new level somewhere. It was really great to see that," said the 28-year-old, who was also the final opponent Leylah Fernandez for praised their achievements.
In view of Raducanu's way through the qualification, Thiem did not save on superlatives: "Perhaps it is the greatest breakthrough of all time." He himself is motivated to "be there again next year", said the Lower Austrian, who is currently convalescent after a wrist injury.