ATP Madrid Open 2021: Dominic Thiem vs Alex de Minaur Preview, Head to Head and Prediction

ATP Madrid Open 2021: Dominic Thiem vs Alex de Minaur Preview, Head to Head and Prediction

Dominic Thiem vs Alex de Minaur

Dominic Thiem vs Alex de Minaur: Dominic Thiem, third seed at the Madrid Open 2021, will face the Australian, Alex de Minaur in the third round clash on Thursday. Thiem is ranked fourth in the world, whereas, Minaur is ranked 24th in the ATP Rankings.

Match Details

  • Tournament: ATP Madrid Open 2021
  • Match: Dominic Thiem vs Alex de Minaur
  • Round: Third-round
  • Date: 5th May, 2021
  • Prize Money: €36,400
  • Venue: Madrid, Spain 
  • Surface: Clay Court

Dominic Thiem vs Alex de Minaur: Match Preview

Dominic Thiem

Dominic Thiem last played at the Dubai Open 2021, where he was defeated in the second round by Lloyd Harris. The Austrian also suffered an early round exit from the Qatar Open, where he was defeated in the third round by Roberto Bautista Agut. He received a bye in the first round of Madrid Open 2021. In the second round, he defeated the American, Marcos Giron in straight sets, and dropped just four games.

Alex de Minaur last played in Barcelona, where he was defeated in the second round by Stefanos Tsitsipas. In the first round of the Madrid Open, he defeated Jaume Munar in three sets, and came back from a set down. In the second round, he received a walkover after Lloyd Harris withdrew from the match, halfway through the match.

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Dominic Thiem vs Alex de Minaur: Head-to-Head

Alex de Minaur
Alex de Minaur

The duo have faced off against on three occasions, with Dominic Thiem winning all three matches. They last faced off against each other at the US Open 2020 in the quarterfinals, where the Austrian won in straight sets.

Dominic Thiem vs Alex de Minaur: Match Prediction

Dominic Thiem to win in three sets

Dominic Thiem is the favorite to win the third round clash. The Austrian has been one of the most consistent players on clay courts over the past few years, and is expected to do continue his dominance on the surface. However, he has not played much tennis in the past two months, which can prove to be a hindrance. On the other hand, Alex de Minaur has been active on the tour and is a gritty opponent. The match is expected to be a three set thriller, and the Austrian is expected to emerge on top.

Match Prediction: Dominic Thiem to win in three sets

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