Dominic Thiem, the 2020 US Open champion, has received a direct entry into the main draw of the Australian Open after Reilly Opelka’s withdrawal, according to tournament organizers. Thiem, who recently lost to Rafael Nadal in the first round of the Brisbane International, will now skip the qualifiers and start his campaign in the first round of the Australian Open on January 14. Ranked 98th, the 30-year-old Austrian made headlines last year by breaking the Grand Slam dominance of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic with his victory at the US Open. Despite facing a setback due to a wrist injury, Thiem is eager to make an impact in the upcoming tournament after reaching the Australian Open final in 2020, where he lost to Djokovic.
Dominic Thiem, the US Open winner in 2020, has received a spot in the main draw of the Australian Open after Reilly Opelka withdrew. Thiem, who recently lost in the first round of the Brisbane International, will now enter the first round of the Australian Open directly without going through the qualifiers. Despite facing a setback due to a wrist injury in the following year, Thiem is looking to make an impact in the upcoming tournament after reaching the Australian Open final in 2020.
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Dominic Thiem qualifies for Australian Open main draw.
