The stakes were there, (one person would win their first major) the drama was there , ( a 5th set tie breaker) and occasionally the quality was there (a few epic rallies and Zverev was at a great level the first set and up 5-1) but that was ugly. I expected it from Zverev but Thiem has played 3 other finals and has taken out Djokovic and Nadal in majors. He got very lucky today because he brings that game against anyone who isn't Nerverev and he loses in straight sets.
But I have been watching Thiem for a while and I'm glad he has finally won a major. Even happier it's off clay.
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