10 Tennis Players Who Could Take Over The Sport

4. Dominic Thiem

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qlu-rOhvxIE Aside from former 'King of Clay' Thomas Muster, Austria hasn€™t produced many male players of note. That said, 20-year-old Dominic Thiem could easily join his compatriot as a grand slam champion and even a world number one. The son of two tennis coaches, Thiem has had a racket in his hand for longer than he can remember, developing an eye-catching single-handed backhand that is the highlight of his arsenal. A friend and year-round training partner of Gulbis, the young Austrian presumably understands only too well that top-tier sport is acutely unforgiving and nothing less than total application is required if he is to attain his goals. Currently ranked 36, Thiem started the year outside the top 100 but is now the youngest player in the top 50, and his rise looks set to continue. He defeated Wawrinka for a career-best win in Madrid, and his French Open conqueror Rafa Nadal afforded him the highest praise by commenting: "I think that our generation is now on the way out." Why he could take over the sport: Thiem€™s disarmingly honest social media analyses of his own performances and shortcomings demonstrate a keen eye for reflection and a commitment to continuous improvement. If he can maintain his focus and current career trajectory, 2015 could be the year when Thiem announces himself to the wider public.
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