THIEM'S BEST RUN AT THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN

Dominic Thiem is into the Quarter-Finals of the 2020 Australian Open, after defeating Gael Monfils in three sets by 6-2, 6-4 and 6-4. The player from Austria is competing at a very high level, as it was shown during this match, where he completely dominated an inform Monfils. Thiem had a large number of breakpoints throughout the match, capitalizing on four of them, while Monfils never had a chance to break Dominic’s serve in 1 hour and 52 minutes. This statistic proves how superior the 26-year-old was in 4th round compared to the Frenchman, in a match that was supposed to be balanced from the start. If Thiem keeps this level for the rest of the tournament, what are his chances here in Melbourne?

A first quarterfinal down under!@ThiemDomi becomes the first ???????? since Stefan Koubek in 2002 to reach the #AusOpen final eight defeating Monfils 6-2- 6-4 6-4.#AO2020 pic.twitter.com/rQOZgmDUmH — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 27, 2020

HOW FAR CAN HE GO?

With his best record at the Australian Open being the 4th round, Dominic Thiem finds himself in a newfound position. His best surface has always been clay, but the improvements he’s been making on hardcourts on the last few years have been remarkable. He has turned from an average player to a contender on every possible surface, and he’ll face next to the winner between Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios. Is he a better hard court player than both of those guys? He isn’t. Does he have a chance to advance when he meets one of them? Absolutely. With the level Thiem’s performing in Melbourne, anything is possible for the Austrian, and sincerely, it’s time for him to start making some noise in the Grand Slam department. Let’s hope he keeps his rhythm going.