"I have full confidence on him": Nadal believes Thiem will make stronger comeback in 2023
ATPSunday, 12 February 2023 at 08:00
Dominic Thiem is struggling with his tennis at the moment but Rafael Nadal has full confidence that the Austrian will make a full return to top form.
Dominic Thiem has struggled to find his best tennis after returning from a wrist injury. He's shown some flashes but for the most part, he was unable to produce a level that's anything close to where he was. It's been tough for him but he's not losing hope believing that everything is up to him. Nadal has full belief in him as he knows how good he can be.
He was asked by the ATP, who will make a the best comeback this year and Nadal said Thiem:
"Dominic Thiem. I like him. He's a champion, amazing player. I have full confidence on him."
Nadal played Thiem a couple of times beating him twice in the Roland Garros final as well.
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