"The last thing I googled was my own name" - Thiem on confessional cart

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Wednesday, 25 March 2020 at 10:00
Dominic Thiem

After Naomi Osaka answered the questions in Tennis Channel's confessional cart, also Dominic Thiem took his turn answering some questions.

3-time Grand Slam finalist, Dominic Thiem spent some time with Tennis Channel, answering many different questions. Thiem is one of the most talented players on the Tour, with is age being between the Big Three and NextGen. Dominic is still waiting for his first Grand Slam title, but he already managed to reach third place in the ATP Ranking.
If you could play an Olympic sport besides tennis what would it be?
"Football is Olympic, so I will choose this every day of the week."
Do you have a favorite football player?
"Everybody from Chelsea."
What is your most-used emoji?
"The heart" (❤️)
What's the last text message you received?
"It must have been from my brother."
If you could be courtside for one match in history, what would it be?
"I would love to watch 2009 semifinal at the Australian Open between Rafael Nadal and Fernando Verdasco. It is one of the best [matches] ever in my opinion," said Thiem. Nadal defeated Verdasco 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 6-7, 6-4. Then, he defeated Federer in the final to win his first and only Australian Open title.
Someone you'd like to switch places with for a day?
"I would be a player from Chelsea, I guess."
What's one thing you couldn't live without?
"Food. My favorite food is pasta."
What's on your workout playlist?
"A lot of stuff, it is a super-mix. I love the 90's, early 2000's. There is a little bit of everything."
What's the last thing you googled?
"The last thing I googled was probably my own name. Just to check read what crap they wrote about me," Thiem said laughing.
What's the one question you are tired of answering?
"Almost all the time, after the match they ask me. Dominic, talk us through the match."
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