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Coach reveals chemistry with Dominic Thiem

Player-turned-coach Nicholas Massu has revealed his wonderful chemistry with Dominic Thiem, which resulted in the Austrian winning his first Grand Slam title at the US Open this year.

“Show Dominic all the time that I’m playing with him”: Coach In an interview with a Spanish portal, the Chilean, who became a full-time coach after saying goodbye to tennis in 2013, revealed that he always gives Thiem the impression that he is playing by his side.

He said it is this vibe that focuses on each point as much as Thiem does that gives the Austrians faith in their game and ultimately translates into match-winning performances.

“I try to show Dominic all the time that I’m playing with him.

I don’t run with him, but I’m playing with him. I am totally focused on each point. I am very passionate, ”said Massu. Coach says Dominic Thiem doesn’t need much advice He said he doesn’t feel the need to offer too much advice to the Austrian as he is highly motivated and takes his training sessions very seriously.

“When you connect with a guy like Domingo, who has the same feeling and trains with great intensity … you don’t have to say anything because he’s giving his best,” the double Olympic gold medalist said.

Massu said he is aware of the fact that he is working with an extremely talented player and has only to teach him the finer nuances of the game to help him shine on the international stage.

Coach says there aren’t many who train like Thiem

“There are not (too many) guys on the track who train with intensity like his every day. And that’s why, in addition to his talent, in addition to his intelligent game, in addition to his shots and all that kind of thing, everyone knows his potential, ”said the Chilean.

Under Massu’s leadership, the Austrian defeated 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer to claim the Indian Wells Masters title in 2019. He also led Thiem to three Grand Slam finals, of which he won the first at Flushing Meadows. this year.

Thiem reached the final of the Australian Open this year but lost to Serbian Novak Djokovic.

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