Dominic Thiem (ATP 194) is still looking for a first success since his return to competition at the end of March. The former world No. 3 suffered his sixth defeat in as many matches at the Geneva Open, losing 6-3 6-4 to former Roland-Garros semi-finalist Marco Cecchinato (ATP 134) in the 1st round.
Away from the circuits for 9 months due to a tear in his right wrist, Dominic Thiem has been gaining momentum since his “comeback” in Marbella on the Challenger circuit. But victory is still denied to the double finalist of Roland-Garros (2018, 2019).
The 28-year-old Austrian, who has lost some 150 places in the hierarchy since mid-February, has shown great things on Geneva clay. But his lack of confidence and automatisms is always felt. Conversely, Marco Cecchinato, on the strength of his 2 successes obtained in qualifying, managed the important points much better. He thus dismissed the 7 break points that Dominic Thiem obtained …
Upcoming Swiss Derby
Johan Nikles (ATP 317), who came from qualifying, and Leandro Riedi (ATP 317), who received an invitation, are both aiming for a first success on the front of the ATP Tour. The Genevan and the Zurich man should do battle around 4 p.m. on Tuesday.
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