Roger Federer's longevity to be an exception, says Dominic Thiem
commented on retirement from tennis. The Austrian player gave an interesting insight on the topic also mentioning other legends. I am extremely side because I always liked looking at him and playing thrice against him, said Thiem.
He is an unbelievably nice guy, always with feet on the ground. He was one of the few guys who won so much staying normal, and I will miss the way he acts on court, which was something pretty unique. But he turned 31, he won everything, he was a world No.
1. A few years ago, when (Andy) Roddick left at 30 years, it was normal, I do not believe that a 37-year-old who does not deal with big injuries will become usual. If I was 32 years old and I won as much as him (Murray), I would accept it.
Thiem also hopes to cope with the hot weather in Melbourne: Here on the first day, it was 42C. Its a dry heat, in the last three or four years I dealt with noise issues during the first training days.
On a potential quarter-final meeting against the world No. 4 Alexander Zverev, Thiem added: Of course I know it. We would both be happy if we equalled the match, but its a long way to go and much can happen to both.
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