Dominic Thiem admitted recently that he did lose some motivation after finally achieving his childhood dream of becoming a grand slam champion at the
US Open.
Thiem did it a few years ago during the pandemic beating good friend Alexander Zverev in the final. It was a huge win as it came in a comeback win where he was down 0-2 in sets to turn it around and win. Winning it was a dream come true for Thiem but also something that impacted his motivation as he lost some of it:
"Nothing comes easy, and success requires hard work,
perseverance, and self-belief. After winning the US Open, I lost some of
my inner drive, having worked towards that goal for 17 years. Then, the
injury occurred, and suddenly I wasn’t ranked in the top three or
considered one of the best players in the world. I dropped in the
rankings. After much reflection, I found a new goal and reignited my
passion for tennis. I love going out on the court, practicing hard, and
competing. I strive to improve every day, never giving up."
Asked how he feels right now, Thiem admitted that he's good and motivated to achieve some new goals he set for himself:
"I feel good, much better than at the beginning of the
season. Over the last month, I have had great intensity during practice,
spending five hours or more per day on the court. The matches in the
last few tournaments have also boosted my confidence. Now, it’s
important to maintain this level of hard work and continue improving
every day. I want to return to the top, and although it won’t be easy, I
will give it my all."
