Aggressive baseline strokeplay
With his strong, steep-angled backhand, Thiem arguably has the strongest baseline presence from the younger generation. His aggression shows through the power that he generates in every shot and his sharp direction changes work wonders against the best baseliners. Add to that his strong court coverage, and his game becomes awe-inspiring for most players on tour.
Thiem's single-handed backhand works beautifully on both sides of the court and his heavy forehand is a missile down the line.
The clay at Roland Garros will ensure that the ball travels slow and bounces high – a phenomenon that’s ideal for Thiem’s game. His cross-court shots will definitely prosper under the high-bouncing ball and will create problems for his opponents.
One of the best things about Thiem’s baseline-centric play on clay courts is that he mixes it up with serve-and-volley occasionally to create a package that tends to confuse the player playing on the other side of the court.
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