'Sore Ankle' A Major Setback For Dominic Thiem Ahead Of US Open 2020 Finals?

US Open 2020 Finals - Dominic Thiem faces major setback? The Austrian ace slipped a total of seven times during the semis which caused his great discomfort

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World number 3 Dominic Thiem defeated 'next-gen' tennis star Daniil Medveded 6-2, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (5) in straight sets to qualify for the US Open 2020 finals for the first time in his career. The Austrian ace displayed his trademark aggressive spirit during the entire match and outlasted Medvedev to set up the 2020 US Open Men's Singles Final clash with Alexander Zverev, set to take place on September 14.

"I love these big matches. To face the best guys in the world is what I do the hard work for at home and in the off-season," Thiem said after defeating Medveded. "After the first set, it was great tennis from both of us. I could have easily been down two-sets-to-one. I'm really happy to be through. It was a great semi-final."

However, the Austrian slipped a total of seven times during the game which caused his great discomfort. In the third set, Thiem was so frustrated with his slippery shoes that he started complaining about it on the court itself  as he almost struggled to find grip. “What kind of shoes are these?! I’ve slipped 7 times already. Incredible,” cursed Thiem, in German.

Dominic dominated ???? #Thiem shouting "What are these shoes!?" He slipped 7 times. Yet came back in third set. Played strategies. #Medvedev lost. Score : 6-2, 7-6(7), 7-6(5)

#Thiem in final vs #Zverev #USOpen #DominicThiem #USOpen2020 @Eurosport @BBCSport @usopen @ThiemDomi pic.twitter.com/UoCSje9HcM — Dipikka (@Dipikka_M) September 12, 2020

The slippery shoes not only annoyed the Austrian to max but also caused great pain in his ankle. Still, Thiem defeated one of the best tennis players in recent times in the US Open 2020 semis to enter the finals.

According to reports, Thiem's physio Alex Stober has claimed that the World no. 3 will be fit to lock horns against No. 5 seed Alexander Zverev on Sunday, but the sore ankle is definitely a setback for him.

Fans will hope and wish Dominic Thiem recovers soon!