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'I was overwhelmed and those were tears of joy after the match'

Djokovic overcome with emotion after Belgrade event

An emotional Novak Djokovic could not hold back the tears while hosting a charity event at his tennis complex by the Danube River on Sunday.

Tennis • 14 Jun 20

Dominic Thiem: "No tennis player is fighting to survive, even those who are much lower-ranked."

Thiem questions proposal to help lower-ranked players

World number three Dominic Thiem has rejected the notion that the top tennis players should chip in to help lower-ranked competitors who are struggling financially due to the pause in tournaments because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tennis • 27 Apr 20

Djokovic produces comeback to deny Thiem in Australia

Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open, beating Dominic Thiem 6-4 4-6 2-6 6-3 6-4 in the men's singles final.

Tennis • 02 Feb 20

Dominic Thiem follows through on a forehand drive

Thiem sets up final against Djokovic at Australian Open

Dominic Thiem will face Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final on Sunday after battling to a 3-6 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 (7-4) victory over Alexander Zverev in Melbourne.

Tennis • 31 Jan 20

Thiem looking to make breakthrough after Nadal victory

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.

Tennis • 29 Jan 20

Stan Wawrinka racked up 71 winners in a typically aggressive performance

Wawrinka rolls back the years to beat Medvedev in five

Former champion Stan Wawrinka shocked Russian fourth seed Daniil Medvedev in five sets to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals with a 6-2 2-6 4-6 7-6 (7-2) 6-2 victory.

Tennis • 27 Jan 20

Tsitsipas is the youngest winner since Lleyton Hewitt in 2001

Tsitsipas beats Thiem to win ATP Finals

Greek youngster Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Dominic Thiem to win the ATP Finals at London's 02.

Tennis • 17 Nov 19

Roger Federer faced just a single break point on his serve in a comprehensive win

Majestic Federer eliminates Djokovic at ATP Finals

Revenge was sweet for Roger Federer as he defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4 6-3 in a showdown to reach the last four at the ATP Finals.

Tennis • 14 Nov 19

Dominic Thiem is congratulated by Roger Federer at the O2

Contrasting starts in London for Djokovic and Federer

Novak Djokovic flew out of the traps at the ATP Finals but Roger Federer's return to London fell flat.

Tennis • 10 Nov 19

'I actually stuck up for the guy, so I don't understand how I got a bad personality for telling them what they did was wrong to him'

Williams plays down spat after 'bad personality' remark

Serena Williams has played down her spat with Dominic Thiem at the French Open which led to the Austrian saying she had a "bad personality".

Tennis • 29 Jun 19

Rafael Nadal moments after clinching the French Open title once again

Nadal makes it 12 titles at Roland Garros

Rafael Nadal kept his iron grip on the Coupe des Mousquetaires by beating Dominic Thiem in four sets to win a 12th French Open title.

Tennis • 09 Jun 19

Dominic Thiem celebrates at the end of his marathon match with Novak Djokovic

Thiem to face Nadal in final after shocking Djokovic

Dominic Thiem produced a stunning upset over Novak Djokovic in the French Open semi-finals to end the world number one's hopes of holding all four grand slam titles.

Tennis • 08 Jun 19

Dominic Thiem: "It doesn't matter if it is me who sits in there. Even if a junior is in there, every player has to wait."

Thiem slams Serena after press conference fallout

Dominic Thiem has accused Serena Williams of showing a "bad personality" after his press conference was cut short to allow the American to take over the main interview room at Roland Garros.

Tennis • 02 Jun 19

Roger Federer and Dominic Thiem after their match

Federer stays in it at ATP Finals

Roger Federer bounced back from his opening-day shocker against Kei Nishikori by sweeping aside Dominic Thiem at the ATP Finals.

Tennis • 13 Nov 18

Nadal survives late-night marathon to progress

Rafael Nadal recovered from a first-set bagel to defeat Dominic Thiem in another late-night classic at the US Open.

Tennis • 05 Sep 18

Nadal books place in US Open quarter-finals

Rafael Nadal took the roundabout route again before defeating Nikoloz Basilashvili to set up a quarter-final clash with Dominic Thiem at the US Open.

Tennis • 02 Sep 18

Rafa Nadal was too strong for Dominic Thiem

Nadal battles through cramp to claim French Open crown

Rafael Nadal won a record-extending 11th French Open title with a 6-4 6-3 6-2 victory over Dominic Thiem.

Tennis • 10 Jun 18

Nadal thumps Del Potro to ease into French Open final

Rafael Nadal powered his way into a French Open final meeting with Dominic Thiem following a straight-sets win over Juan Martin del Potro.

Tennis • 08 Jun 18

Murray advances as Thiem beats Djokovic at French Open

Dominic Thiem stunned defending champion Novak Djokovic to set up a French Open semi-final against Rafael Nadal, while Andy Murray is also through

Tennis • 07 Jun 17

Dominic Thiem made light work of his first-round match

Thiem tonks Tomic to confirm role as Rafa rival

Dominic Thiem showed why he is one of the favourites for the French Open title with a first-round hammering of Bernard Tomic.

Tennis • 28 May 17

Dominic Thiem lunges to make a return at the 02

Thiem defeats Monfils at World Tour Finals

Dominic Thiem recorded a 6-3 1-6 6-4 win Gael Monfils at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals to boost his chances of reaching the semi-finals.

Tennis • 15 Nov 16

Novak Djokovic celebrates a successful comeback at the 02

Djokovic battles back to win in London

Novak Djokovic allowed his frustration to spill over but was ultimately satisfied with his opening 6-7 (10/12) 6-0 6-2 win over ATP World Tour Finals debutant Dominic Thiem at London's O2 Arena.

Tennis • 13 Nov 16