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Tennis | Madrid Open 2023 | Edmund looks to build on positive Munich performance against Thiem

Tony Fairbairn
Tennis

By Tony Fairbairn

  • Kyle Edmund [PR] v Dominic Thiem [WC]
  • H2H: Thiem leads 1-0
MADRID, SPAIN – After a positive display in Munich, Kyle Edmund will look to translate performances into results when he takes on Dominic Thiem in his opening match in Madrid.

 

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H2H & Match Fundamentals

Kyle Edmund [PR] v Dominic Thiem [WC] H2H: Thiem leads 1-0
Madrid Open 2023 Madrid, Spain
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After a positive performance against Marc-Andrea Huesler in Munich, Kyle Edmund will look to continue the momentum when he takes on Dominic Thiem in his Madrid opener.

 

Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (2023)

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H2H: Kyle Edmund (WR 498) Dominic Thiem (WR 93)
Tournament Previous Best QF (2018) Final (2017, 2018)
1st Serve % 56.9 58.9
Service Games Won % 67.2 75.1
Break Points Saved % 45.7 56.7
2nd Serve Return Points Won % 43.7 46.3
Break Points Converted % 40 37.2

Edmund has massively improved his statistics recently and will look to continue his consistency against the effective serving of Thiem.

 

 

Playing styles and prediction

Progress for Thiem has been very minimal this season but the Austrian is starting to find his feet on the clay having secured five victories from three tournaments. Thiem will look to improve his fitness and form over the next few weeks ahead of Roland Garros as he searches for a continued and consistent rise up the rankings.

Edmund will look to take use his power on serve and through his forehand to dominate the baseline exchanges and test Thiem’s defensive skills. Meanwhile the Austrian will look to use a combination of power as well as crafty drop-shots to keep Edmund guessing. This is a match between two players who need wins and who will benefit from the altitude in Madrid. However Thiem’s recent confidence should see him win this match in a tight three set contest.

Prediction: Thiem in three sets.

 

 

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