Dominic Thiem plays an incredible tennis in the Roland Garros quarters to dismiss Novak Djokovic 7-6 (5) 6-3 6-0. The key moment was definitely the first set when the world no.2 wasted a 4-2 lead to then fall in the breaker. From that moment on, it was just about Thiem that conceded only three games in the following two sets.

.@ThiemDomi downs defending champion Djokovic to reach the #RG17 SFs!
Dominic Thiem fait tomber le champion en titre ! pic.twitter.com/U9iKJWbT7k

— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 7, 2017

It’s great to be in the semifinal again. THIEM

This is the second consecutive Roland Garros semifinal for Thiem that has already in his mind the upcoming match against a devastating Rafael Nadal. The Austrian commented

“It’s great for me to be in the semi-finals again, to defend that. And of course, I think on Friday will be the toughest opponent ever here in Roland Garros. It’s going to be the fourth match against him in five or six weeks. Not really any big secrets. He’s again in his best shape. So, it’s going be the toughest match that you can imagine.” 

Settle in folks, this is gonna be a battle…

Thiem wins the battle of the slice backhands to get the first break of the match. #RG17 pic.twitter.com/TA3SfrsIuN

— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 7, 2017

The semi vs. Nadal

Dominic and Rafa have played six times (and all six on clay). The head to head is 4-2 for Rafa, but Thiem has won their last match in Rome. Nadal is the still the obvious favorite.

Game on!