Dominic Thiem: "The healing process is definitely better than expected"
Dominic Thiem has given an update on the recovery process of his wrist on his homepage. The "dream" of the US Open could possibly come true.
by Michael Rothschädl
last edit: Jul 09, 2021, 06:56 pm
Dominic Thiem did not sound particularly confident a few days after the final diagnosis for the wrist injury that the Austrian sustained at the ATP 250 event in Mallorca was not made. The title defense at the US Open, although it is still the Lower Austrian's big goal, but that this could really be realized, the man from Lichtenwörth was more than skeptical.
Thiem now sounds far more positive on a statement on his homepage that the Austrian published on the occasion of the first weeks behind him with rail. "I still have to wear a splint for two weeks, then an MR examination will provide an update. The healing process in the wrist is very positive, definitely better than expected," said the 27-year-old.
US Open the "dream" for Thiem
Nevertheless, you have to wait for everything, you have to be patient and allow the injury to be cured appropriately. But: "I secretly hope that a start at the US Open could happen after all. To be in New York as the defending champion would be a dream," said the Lichtenwörther optimistically. "But I mustn't be disappointed if it doesn't work."
Although his hitting hand cannot be strained at the moment, the Austrian can still work on his physical fitness during this time. "In any case, my fitness shouldn't fail - I've been doing a decent program since the beginning of this week, in this case things are finally looking up," emphasized the 27-year-old in his contribution, in which the US Open 2019 also talks about his experiences from Grand Prix in Spielberg reported.
Thiem in Spielberg
The Austrian was particularly impressed by the full ranks: "This was my third time in Formula 1, I'm slowly growing into this complicated subject. The more you deal with this topic, the more interesting it becomes. The environment was of course impressive For the first time since the Australian Open, I have experienced a halfway normal sporting event, the full grandstands looked extremely casual. "
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Also there was Thiem's partner, the Austrian Lili Paul-Roncalli, with whom the fifth in the world ranked made a rare public appearance. An appearance during which Thiem also made cross-sports acquaintances. "At the Red Bull Ring, besides Sebastian Vettel and Pierre Gasly, I also met Germany's team player Timo Werner. He asked me about tennis, I countered with many football questions. A really nice and open guy who is also really interested in tennis . "