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Against Adrian Mannarino, a 6:4.4:6.6:7(5) meant only the second defeat in the tenth duel with the Frenchman, although before that he had only lost in June 2021 because of a surrender as a result of a serious wrist injury.
The former US Open winner in 2020 had won his only Masters 1000 title four years ago in Indian Wells with a final victory against the Swiss Roger Federer, who has since retired, which is probably why he was in the main draw in California this time with a wildcard. Thiem also has such a “free ticket” in his hands for the Masters 1000 tournament in Miami the week after next.
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