Dominic Thiem will play in the second round of the 2023 Madrid Open after defeating returning Kyle Edmund.
The Austrian displayed an impressive performance in his first-round match at the 2023 Madrid Open. Thiem, who had been struggling with injuries, is starting to make a strong comeback, taking full advantage of the wild card he received for the tournament.
Prior to the first-round match in the Spanish capital, Thiem managed to win two matches in Munich and he was quite successful also in Estoril before, seemingly showing promising form for the clay-court season.
During the match, Thiem showcased his serving qualities by winning an impressive 86% of points after his first serve. The Austrian also exhibited a solid defense, saving all four break points that Edmund had. With a total of 19 winners and a mere 9 unforced errors, Thiem made it clear that he is back in top form, leaving little room for Edmund to gain an advantage.
The first set saw a closely contested battle, with Thiem securing the only break in the ninth game while fending off two break points earlier in the set. Edmund, on the other hand, struggled to keep up with Thiem's consistency, making 9 unforced errors only in the first set.
As the second set unfolded, Thiem's dominance became even more evident. The Austrian broke Edmund's serve three times, quickly closing out the set with a 6-1 victory. This decisive win not only solidified Thiem's return to form but also generated anticipation for his upcoming match against the fourth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas, who awaits in the second round.
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