Diego Sebastian Schwartzman is probably living one of the best moments of his life. The Argentinian champion has just reached the Roland Garros semifinal after beating his dear friend Dominic Thiem and he is now world no.8 in the live rankings. He will be a top10 player after the end of the Roland Garros for the first time in his career.
Schwartzman’s girlfriend’s lovely message
Diego also has the luxury of having the strong support of his girlfriend, Eugenia De Martino, who travels all over the world with him. Eugenia posted a lovely message on Instagram celebrating Schwartzman’s win over Thiem saying (translated):
“The pride I feel for you is so great that I cannot explain it in words. If there is someone who deserves all the best in life and everything that is happening to him, it is you. The effort, sacrifice, and perseverance are admirable, and there is nothing more beautiful than seeing you fulfill your dreams and shine! It makes me very happy to be able to accompany you in all the good and the bad. And suffer together when you have to suffer, when you have to cry and celebrate. Because that’s what it’s about! Love of my life. I love you with my soul!”
Schwartzman at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2020
At the moment ranked no.14, Schwartzman has a 20-9 win-loss record in 2020. The Argentine is now competing at the French Open where he overcame Miomir Kecmanovic 6-0 6-1 6-3, Lorenzo Giustino 6-1 7-5 6-0, Norbert Gombos 7-63 6-3 6-3, Lorenzo Sonego 6-1 6-3 6-4
and Dominic Thiem 7-61 5-7 6-76 7-65 6-2.Diego Sebastian Schwartzman will face Nadal in the semifinal. The head to head is 9-1 for Nadal.
The Argentine reached the final in Cordoba and in Rome.
Dominic Thiem in 2020
Ranked world no.3 (career-high), the Austrian played his last match on the 6th of October when he lost to Diego Schwartzman 7-61 5-7 6-76 7-65 6-2 in the quarter of the French Open.
This season Thiem has a 20-6 win-loss record. The Austrian has won 1 title at the U.S. Open. The Austrian was the finalist at the Australian Open.
Diego Sebastian Schwartzman and Dominic Thiem played each other 9 times. The head to head is 6-3 for Thiem. The last time that they played, Diego Sebastian Schwartzman won 7-61 5-7 6-76 7-65 6-2 in the quarter in Paris (French Open) on the 6th of October 2020.
In the video below you can watch the highlights.