Kooyong Classic: Dominic Thiem is defeated by Alex de Minaur
Dominic Thiem lost 4: 6 and 4: 6 to Alex de Minaur at an exhibition fight tournament in Melbourne.
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Jan 10, 2023, 11:23 am
Starting next Monday, Dominic Thiem will serve in the main draw of the Australian Open, Austria's number one will be fine-tuned at the Kooyong Classics, a preparatory tournament in Melbourne. Thiem started there on Tuesday. And had to admit defeat to Alex de Minaur 4:6 and 4:6. De Minaur shows a strong early form in 2023, defeated Rafael Nadal for the first time in the United Cup.
To date, there have been four encounters between Thiem and de Minauer on the ATP tour. All four of which were won by Dominic Thiem.
In another men's match, Grigor Dimitrov won against Borna Coric 7: 6 (5) and 7: 6 (3). Rinky Hijikata prevailed against Zhang Zhizhen 6:1 and 7:6 (4).
In the women's competition, Donna Vekic beat Linda Frühvirtova 6:4 and 6:3.