(Paris) Dominic Thiem, fallen to 111e world rank, put an end to a series of five consecutive defeats on Tuesday by winning the first round of the ATP 250 tournament in Estoril against his Austrian compatriot Sebastian Ofner (122e) 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
The ex-N. 3 in the world, who is trying to return to his best level after ten months of absence (between 2021 and 2022) to treat a wrist injury, had not won since his elimination in the second round in Buenos Aires in February against the Peruvian Juan Pablo Varillas.
But the next round in Portugal may be more complicated since he will face the American Ben Shelton (39e), revelation of the last Australian Open where he had reached the quarter-finals.
On Tuesday, Shelton beat Frenchman Constant Lestienne (63e) 7-5, 7-5.
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Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner made it to the fourth round of the Australian Open, which takes place in Melbourne.
In the third round match, the second-seeded Italian beat American Eliot Spizziri with a score of 4:6, 6:3, 6:4, 6:4. The fight lasted 3 hours 45 minutes.
The next opponent of the second racket of the world at the Australian Open will be his compatriot Luciano Darderi (22nd seed).
Grand Slam Tournament. Australian Open. Melbourne (Australia). Hard. Total prize fund: about $75 million
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(Melbourne) Australian Open title holder Madison Keys and her compatriot Jessica Pegula were not bothered by an earlier-than-expected start in Melbourne on Saturday.
The two Americans will now face each other in the round of 16.
The first duels started an hour earlier than planned due to forecasts of scorching temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius. However, temperatures during the first matches had not yet reached this level, being limited to 32°C.
“I served well, and I’m very happy with my performance,” Keys said after her victory. It’s very motivating to find your best tennis again, to have confidence in your game and to make the right choices. »
Pegula, for her part, indicated that the heat did not bother her: “Being a Floridian, I was prepared. »
Keys said he expects a tough match against Pegula in the fourth round.
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Jessica Pegula
“Jess is an exceptional player, she always performs,” Keys said. She’s always on top. So it’s complicated to be friends. »
Keys and Pegula, as well as several other WTA players, host a podcast called “The Player’s Box” which chronicles their daily lives on the circuit.
“I think we have to record one before the game, we’ll see,” Keys said with a smile.
The evening session will notably feature ten-time champion Novak Djokovic, who continues his quest for a 25e Grand Slam singles title, a record. He will face Botic van de Zandschulp.
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