u201c I donu2019t think heu2019s really anymore u2018 next generationu2019. Heu2019s been around for many years.
u201c Itu2019s just a matter of one match here and there that can potentially give him a Grand Slam title, that he can actually get in the mix of top three in the world,u201d he added.
Thiem, who has beaten four seeds to make the grade, including Rafael Nadal in the last eight, is no stranger to Grand Slam finals, making the last two at Roland Garros. But this is his best effort outside of the French Open. He lauded Djokovic as the u201c king of Australiau201d and insisted his recent succusses against him counted for little at the Serbu2019s favourite tournament.
u201c Itu2019s absolutely his comfort zone here. He always plays his best tennis in Australia.u201d AFP
