Dominic Thiem splits with coach Nicolas Massu

Dominic Thiem, the Austrian tennis star, has announced that he has split from his coach, Nicolas Massu. Thiem took to social media to express his gratitude towards Massu and looked back at the incredible journey they have shared together.

The two have been working together since early 2019 and have achieved great success in the sport.

Thiem expressed his appreciation for Massu's energy and love for the game. The duo worked together to secure victories at the US Open and Indian Wells tournaments. They also made it to the finals of the Australian Open, the French Open, and the Nitto ATP Finals, showcasing their great teamwork.

"It all started in early 2019 - you came along with your incredible energy and extreme love for the sport....That's how we won the US Open and Indian Wells," Dominic Thiem wrote.

"But we also reached the finals of the Australian Open, the French Open, and twice at the Nitto ATP Finals."

He further added that he wishes Massu only the best in his future endeavors, and that their friendship will last forever. Thiem's split with Massu comes as a surprise to the tennis world, as they have been a highly successful team.

However, Dominic Thiem acknowledged that all good things must come to an end, and the time has come for them to part ways. He revealed that they had mutually decided to go their separate ways starting next week.

Dominic Thiem suffers straight-sets defeat to Quentin Halys at Estoril Open

Dominic Thiem and Quentin Halys

French tennis player Quentin Halys caused a major upset at the Estoril Open by beating two-time Grand Slam champion Dominic Thiem in straight sets.

After winning two matches in the tournament, Thiem faced Halys in the quarterfinals but struggled to keep up with the 111th-ranked player.

Halys, who is not known for his clay court skills, proved his doubters wrong by displaying impressive baseline tennis along with his strong serve.

The match started off disastrously for Thiem as Halys dominated the first set, winning it comfortably 6-1. Thiem attempted to make a comeback in the second set, but Halys continued to apply pressure with his serves and strong returns.

Despite facing two break points, Halys managed to save them both and clinched the second set 6-4, securing his spot in the semifinals.

Quentin Halys' performance was impressive, winning 84 percent of his first serve points and only losing four points after his first serve. Dominic Thiem, on the other hand, struggled to find his rhythm and make an impact on Halys' game.

The Austrian player has had a difficult year so far, struggling with injury and loss of form, and the loss to Halys only adds to his woes.

Overall, it was a stunning victory for Halys and a surprising exit for Thiem at the Estoril Open.