Ruthless Thiem Streaks To Buenos Aires Title

If Dominic Thiem’s start to the Latin American Golden Swing is any indication of his 2018 form, the rest of the ATP World Tour better take notice. The Austrian blasted to the title at the Argentina Open, not dropping a set all week in notching the clay-court title.

Thiem dominated Sunday’s final, downing Aljaz Bedene 6-2, 6-4 in one hour and 31 minutes. He extended his perfect mark in Buenos Aires to 9-0, having previously won the title in 2016, and lifted his ninth ATP World Tour trophy in total. It was his first crown in nearly a year, since triumphing in nearby Rio de Janeiro last February.

Thiem’s victory puts him in elite company, becoming just the third player in the last 30 years to win multiple titles in the Argentine capital. The World No. 6 joins Spaniards David Ferrer (2012-14) and Carlos Moya (1995, ’03, ’06) in the exclusive club.

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9th career title for @ThiemDomi!

Tops Bedene 6-2 6-4 for second @ArgentinaOpen title.#ArgentinaOpen pic.twitter.com/G5NCUTMiuJ

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) February 18, 2018

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Did You Know? 
In the off-season, Thiem and Bedene jumped from the tennis court to the football pitch for a competitive match. The pair squared off in Bedene’s native Slovenia.