Thiem looking to crash through bigger barriers after Nadal win | The Business Standard
Skip to main content
  • Latest
  • Economy
    • Banking
    • Stocks
    • Industry
    • Analysis
    • Bazaar
    • RMG
    • Corporates
    • Aviation
  • Videos
    • TBS Today
    • TBS Stories
    • TBS World
    • News of the day
    • TBS Programs
    • Podcast
    • Editor's Pick
  • World+Biz
  • Features
    • Panorama
    • The Big Picture
    • Pursuit
    • Habitat
    • Thoughts
    • Splash
    • Mode
    • Tech
    • Explorer
    • Brands
    • In Focus
    • Book Review
    • Earth
    • Food
    • Luxury
    • Wheels
  • Subscribe
    • Get the Paper
    • Epaper
    • GOVT. Ad
  • More
    • Sports
    • TBS Graduates
    • Bangladesh
    • Supplement
    • Infograph
    • Archive
    • Gallery
    • Long Read
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Magazine
    • Climate Change
    • Health
    • Cartoons
  • বাংলা
The Business Standard

Thursday
July 24, 2025

Sign In
Subscribe
  • Latest
  • Economy
    • Banking
    • Stocks
    • Industry
    • Analysis
    • Bazaar
    • RMG
    • Corporates
    • Aviation
  • Videos
    • TBS Today
    • TBS Stories
    • TBS World
    • News of the day
    • TBS Programs
    • Podcast
    • Editor's Pick
  • World+Biz
  • Features
    • Panorama
    • The Big Picture
    • Pursuit
    • Habitat
    • Thoughts
    • Splash
    • Mode
    • Tech
    • Explorer
    • Brands
    • In Focus
    • Book Review
    • Earth
    • Food
    • Luxury
    • Wheels
  • Subscribe
    • Get the Paper
    • Epaper
    • GOVT. Ad
  • More
    • Sports
    • TBS Graduates
    • Bangladesh
    • Supplement
    • Infograph
    • Archive
    • Gallery
    • Long Read
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Magazine
    • Climate Change
    • Health
    • Cartoons
  • বাংলা
THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025
Thiem looking to crash through bigger barriers after Nadal win

Sports

TBS Report
30 January, 2020, 11:10 am
Last modified: 30 January, 2020, 11:13 am

Related News

  • Jannik Sinner claims second consecutive Australian Open title with dominant win over Zverev
  • Physical prowess versus calm precision: Sinner faces Zverev in Melbourne final
  • Djokovic takes aim at injury 'experts' after sour Australian Open exit
  • Sparkling Keys stuns Sabalenka to claim maiden Grand Slam title
  • Sinner dominates Shelton to secure back-to-back Australian Open finals

Thiem looking to crash through bigger barriers after Nadal win

Thiem felled the world number one Spaniard 7-6(3) 7-6(4) 4-6 7-6(6) to book his first semi-final at Melbourne Park and first at a hardcourt Grand Slam.

TBS Report
30 January, 2020, 11:10 am
Last modified: 30 January, 2020, 11:13 am
Austria's Dominic Thiem celebrates after winning his quarter final match against Spain's Rafael Nadal.  Photo: Reuters
Austria's Dominic Thiem celebrates after winning his quarter final match against Spain's Rafael Nadal. Photo: Reuters

Having flirted with Grand Slam glory for a number of years, Dominic Thiem took another confident step toward a maiden major title by turning the tables on nemesis Rafa Nadal at the Australian Open on Wednesday.

Defeated by Nadal in the last two French Open finals, Thiem felled the world number one Spaniard 7-6(3) 7-6(4) 4-6 7-6(6) at a floodlit Rod Laver Arena to book his first semi-final at Melbourne Park and first at a hardcourt Grand Slam.

The 26-year-old Austrian will meet 22-year-old Alexander Zverev, another player saddled with great expectations from a young age.

The Business Standard Google News Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel

Seventh seed Zverev felled three-times Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka earlier on Wednesday to reach his first major semi-final, a personal triumph he felt akin to smashing through a barrier.

Thiem was also thrilled by his own personal best in Melbourne but was not getting too carried away.

"Well, to really break a barrier, one young player has to win a Slam," he told reporters.

"One of us is going to be in the final. But it's still a very long way to go.

"I mean, (in the) other semi-final (there) is still two of the 'Big Three.' I think we are still a pretty long way from overtaking or from breaking this kind of barrier."

Defending champion Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, two of the game's greatest ever players who share 36 Grand Slam titles between them, face off in the other semi-final on Thursday.

Regardless of who goes through, both may regard Thiem with a bit more respect after his breakthrough win over 19-times Grand Slam champion Nadal.

Thiem battled back from a break down in each of the first two sets, pounding winners from six feet behind the baseline and scrambling superbly against one of the game's most dogged hustlers.

The Austrian then held his nerve brilliantly in the final tiebreak after crumbling earlier when serving for the match.

"I'm really proud of how I stayed in the match after a very tough situation when I served for it, 5-4 in the fourth set," said Thiem.

"I really threw away that game with pretty stupid mistakes.

"That's what I'm proud of, that I overcame this small or short, weak part of my game."

Pre-tournament, few would have imagined a semi-final between Thiem and Zverev, particularly after the German's poor leadup at the inaugural ATP Cup where his serving was a mess.

Thiem said it was "funny" to face a younger guy in his first Melbourne semi-final.

"We're good friends. I'm happy for him, as well, that he's playing so good here," said the Austrian, who beat Zverev in the 2018 French Open quarter-finals.

"We have no secrets from each other ... It's a nice rivalry we have. It's great that we add an Australian Open semi-finals to this one."

Others

Australian Open / Dominic Thiem / Rafael Nadal

Comments

While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective. Published comments are readers’ own views and The Business Standard does not endorse any of the readers’ comments.

Top Stories

  • Photo:UNB
    Bangladesh, US set for crucial online meeting tomorrow over tariff issue
  • What led to BB's dress code circular, will any action be taken against those involved?
    What led to BB's dress code circular, will any action be taken against those involved?
  • A crane removes debris from the BAF fighter jet that crashed into Milestone School and College on Monday, 21 July 2025. Photo: Olid Ibna Shah/TBS
    Milestone tragedy: 15-year-old succumbs to 85% burn injuries; death toll at 30

MOST VIEWED

  • Photo: Collected
    Bangladeshi man jailed for life in UK for murdering wife in front of their baby
  • Ctg port authority halts contractor recruitment for Kamalapur ICD operations for two months
    Ctg port authority halts contractor recruitment for Kamalapur ICD operations for two months
  • Fire at Cosmo School in Mirpur on 23 July 2025. Photo: TBS
    Fire breaks out at Cosmo School in Mirpur following generator explosion
  • Representational image. File Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
    Debate arises as edu adviser says postponed HSC exams of 22 and 24 July will be held on same day
  • BB issues dress code for all, discourages short-sleeved or length dresses, leggings for female staff
    BB issues dress code for all, discourages short-sleeved or length dresses, leggings for female staff
  • Infographics: TBS
    Stay orders won’t shield defaulters: BB governor 

Related News

  • Jannik Sinner claims second consecutive Australian Open title with dominant win over Zverev
  • Physical prowess versus calm precision: Sinner faces Zverev in Melbourne final
  • Djokovic takes aim at injury 'experts' after sour Australian Open exit
  • Sparkling Keys stuns Sabalenka to claim maiden Grand Slam title
  • Sinner dominates Shelton to secure back-to-back Australian Open finals

Features

Photo: Collected

24 July: More than 1400 arrested, 3 missing coordinators found

15h | Panorama
Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS

Aggrieved nation left with questions as citizens rally to help at burn institute

1d | Panorama
Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS

Mourning turns into outrage as Milestone students seek truth and justice

1d | Panorama
Illustration: TBS

Uttara, Jatrabari, Savar and more: The killing fields that ran red with July martyrs’ blood

2d | Panorama

More Videos from TBS

Gaza relief workers are being shot at

Gaza relief workers are being shot at

Now | TBS World
Decisions taken by the advisory council in the Milestone School plane crash

Decisions taken by the advisory council in the Milestone School plane crash

18m | TBS Today
Turkey has a dangerous hypersonic missile in its arsenal

Turkey has a dangerous hypersonic missile in its arsenal

1h | TBS World
Bangladesh Bank withdraws dress code guidelines

Bangladesh Bank withdraws dress code guidelines

2h | TBS Today
EMAIL US
contact@tbsnews.net
FOLLOW US
WHATSAPP
+880 1847416158
The Business Standard
  • About Us
  • Contact us
  • Sitemap
  • Advertisement
  • Privacy Policy
  • Comment Policy
Copyright © 2025
The Business Standard All rights reserved
Technical Partner: RSI Lab

Contact Us

The Business Standard

Main Office -4/A, Eskaton Garden, Dhaka- 1000

Phone: +8801847 416158 - 59

Send Opinion articles to - oped.tbs@gmail.com

For advertisement- sales@tbsnews.net