Dominic Thiem thrashes Joao Sousa to start off Gijon journey open with a win

Dominic Thiem did not play too many great matches lately but this one was a great one as he thrashed Joao Sousa 6-2 6-0 to move on in Gijon.

Thiem is slowly making his way back to the top of tennis and that's why accepted a wild card entry into this event. Judging by his first-round performance, the Austrian made the right choice. He faced a solid Sousa but a player who is far removed from his best and it showed.

Fairly early, Thiem established control breaking his opponent to take a 3-1 lead. He kept applying pressure and added another break later on to cruise to a 6-2 opening set finish. He dropped only four points behind his serve and demolished Sousa on his second in the opening set.

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It seemed like things could not get any better but they did as he served up a bagel for Sousa winning the second set in only 28 minutes. Once again he dominated on his own serve while smashing Sousa on his as well. A very quick 62-minute performance for Thiem who moves on in Gijon.

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