Dominic Thiem was easily beaten by Bolivia’s Hugo Dellien in the French Open first round, while in the women’s event Ons Jabeur became the first major casualty with a surprise defeat to Poland’s Magda Linette
Those recent memories of Thiem at his most physical, dynamic best on the Roland Garros clay, obliterating the ball off both wings without a hint of doubt, make his current state an even more difficult sight. Just two hours into the tournament on Sunday afternoon, Thiem suffered a disappointing and at times hard to watch first-round defeat to Hugo Dellien of Bolivia, who easily beat him 6-3, 6-2, 6-4.
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