Dominic Thiem bounced back from a series of poor results to defeat Maximilian Marterer and advance to the second round of the Estoril Open in Portugal. Thiem, who has been struggling with a wrist injury, won the match 6-1 6-7(3) 6-4 after a tough battle lasting over two hours. This victory marks Thiem’s first ATP Tour main-draw win of the year and sets up a clash with Richard Gasquet in the next round. Thiem started strong with a commanding lead in the first set, but the second set was much closer, with Marterer winning in a tie-break. However, Thiem ultimately secured the win in the deciding set.
Thiem’s win in Estoril was an important one for him, as he had suffered defeats in his previous matches against lower-ranked players. As the top seed, he was surprisingly beaten by players outside the top 200 in the ATP rankings in earlier tournaments. Thiem lost to Daniel Michalski and Lukas Neumayer in straight sets at the Kiskut Open and the Zadar Challenger, respectively. This victory over Marterer will hopefully help Thiem regain his form and confidence as he progresses in the tournament.
In other matches at the Estoril Open, sixth seed Miomir Kecmanovic was eliminated by Roberto Bautista Agut, with a score of 6-1 7-5. Lucas Pouille suffered a surprising defeat to Nuno Borges after dominating the first set with a bagel but losing in a dramatic comeback in the following sets. The tournament continues with upcoming matches featuring players like Brit Jan Choinski, seventh seed Gael Monfils, top seed Casper Ruud, and third seed Lorenzo Musetti, who will begin their campaigns in the next rounds.
Fans can catch all the exciting tennis action, including the upcoming 2024 French Open, live on discovery+, the Eurosport app, and at eurosport.com. The Estoril Open promises more thrilling matches and surprises as the tournament progresses, with top players like Thiem, Gasquet, Bautista Agut, Ruud, and Musetti vying for victory. The competition is heating up, and fans can expect plenty of drama and intense battles on the courts in Portugal. Stay tuned to see who will emerge victorious and claim the title at the Estoril Open.
