Thiem one set away from retirement against Darderi

The magic of Vienna almost worked.

Taking advantage of an enthusiastic crowd, Dominic Thiem played at a much higher level than expected and came very close to winning the first set.

A break ahead and even a set point away, he finally succumbed at the end of a tie-break which he had dominated for a long time (7-6).

Slightly provoking the crowd, the Italian was just one set away from victory.

Opposite him, Thiem is one set away from retirement.