Dominic Thiem suggests friendships in tennis aren't actual and used the phrase "gentle" to explain them.
Thiem, who turned skilled in 2011, spent 13 years on the ATP Tour earlier than concluding his profession final fall in entrance of his house followers in Vienna. Shortly after profitable three titles in 2015, the Austrian established himself as probably the greatest gamers within the recreation and he was as soon as considered one of many largest threats to the Large Three. And whereas he by no means reached the world No. 1 spot, he grew to become a Grand Slam champion in his fourth Main closing on the 2020 US Open and was ranked as excessive as No. 3 on this planet.
All through his profession, Thiem was often known as a really likable character and it wasn't a secret that he was introverted. Now, almost a yr after enjoying his final professional tennis match, the previous 17-time ATP champion is opening up about a few of his experiences from enjoying days.
Thiem: Friendship with different gamers usually are not actually deep
“Friendships with different gamers usually are not actually deep. Within the locker room you don’t actually speak about something deep, simply jokes and small speak. It’s completely different in soccer, the place you see teammates every single day. In tennis, you see anyone for one week after which not once more for 3 weeks. Friendships are gentle," the 2020 US Open champion instructed Enterprise of Sport.
Tennis gamers journey weekly and spend probably the most time with their staff – coach, physio, psychologist, and many others. For Thiem, it grew to become overwhelming at occasions to the purpose the place he actually "didn’t need to see" his staff.
“You might be collectively along with your staff as much as 45 weeks a yr. Generally you don’t even need to see your staff anymore. That’s troublesome, since you are actually near them, however on the similar time it’s an excessive amount of," the 32-year-old admitted.
