Dominic Thiem: RG18 Title Chances Continue Into Semifinals

Austrian tennis star Dominic Thiem is inching closer toward his first career Grand Slam title. He enters the semifinals at Roland Garros.

Dominic Thiem is into the semifinals at Roland Garros after a fantastic quarterfinals appearance. Taking on German tennis star Alexander Zverev, Thiem found himself face to face with another one of the best young players on the ATP World Tour. Zverev and Thiem are at the forefront of a new generation in men’s singles tennis. Rafael Nadal and the veteran greats are still making headlines, but it is Thiem and others who are making their mark on the sport of tennis.

Thiem ousts Zverev with ease in the quarterfinals and no one saw it coming.

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While Thiem has been red hot throughout the past year on the ATP World Tour, so has Zverev. Both players entered the 2018 French Open as outside contenders for the title. The favorite, however, had to remain Nadal. After completing La Decima in 2017, Rafa came into play this year with a chance at an 11th title. He remains alive, currently playing in the quarterfinals at the French Open on Wednesday. He must keep an eye on Thiem moving forward.

Dominic Thiem knocks out Alexander Zverev in their quarterfinals meeting. He defeats the German tennis star in straight sets, winning 6-4 6-2 6-1. He awaits his semifinals opponent at Roland Garros.

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Look for Dominic Thiem to be an interesting player to watch as we near the finals at Roland Garros. Some veterans such as Nadal or Juan Martin del Potro remain alive, but the young Austrian is cruising right now. This year marks three consecutive semifinals appearances for Thiem. It could very well be his year at the French Open.

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