Former US Open champion Dominic Thiem says he’s “no doubt again” after following up his first win in 14 months with a 7-6 (5) 3-6 6-4 victory over International No. 20 Roberto Bautista Agut on the Bastad Open.
The previous international quantity 3, who beat Finland’s Emil Ruusuvuori previous this week to snap a 10-match shedding streak at the Excursion, was once sidelined for 9 months after injuring his wrist in June 2021.
Previous to his win over Ruusuvuori, the 28-year-old had didn’t win a event at any of the tournaments he performed since he got here again from harm in March, falling to 339 within the scores.
“The win towards Emil gave me self belief that I will be able to compete towards the most productive avid gamers on the earth and as of late towards Roberto,” Thiem stated in his on-court interview after his win over Spanish fourth seed Bautista Agut on Thursday.
“He’s all the time any such tricky opponent. I used to be anticipating and hoping it could be an in depth event. Then once I gained the primary set within the tie-break I stated ‘Hiya, I will be able to win as of late.’ I had the conclusion till the top of the event and the 3rd set was once truly excellent.
“Two truly most sensible combatants, so if I will be able to beat them I’m no doubt again. I’m into the quarters of a truly sturdy match, so I’m satisfied. This is a procedure, however I’m going the correct manner.” Thiem will face Argentine 8th seed Sebastian Baez within the quarter-finals afterward Friday