“I’m optimistic that I’ll be there. That is definitely the goal,” said the Lower Austrian yesterday. The cancellation of the invitation tournament in the Emirates did not come as a surprise. He is not yet fully fit to play a match over the full distance. “I couldn’t have played two or three sets at a high level against Andy Murray,” said Lower Austrian.
Nevertheless, he is confident for the near future: “The whole process is going according to plan. I am free of pain. But I lag behind in training. I only go on the field when I can pull the forehand 100 percent, and I am currently at 80 “, reported Thiem. The 2020 US Open winner has had to take a break from the tour due to a wrist injury since he started on Mallorca on June 22nd.
Attending the Australian Open, which starts on January 17th, is firmly planned for Thiem, who has two new supervisors in the form of fitness trainer Jeff Green and physiotherapist Carlos Costa. Before that, the world number 15 could. still play the tournament in Sydney.
Source: Nachrichten
