​Dominic Thiem (106th in the world ranking) managed to qualify for the second round of the ATP Monte Carlo, with the Austrian defeating veteran Richard Gasquet (42nd in the world ranking) 6-1, 6-4.

Dominic Thiem in the second round of ATP Monte Carlo

Dominik’s victory is the first in Masters tournaments after almost two years of absence.

Thus, Thiem won his last match at an ATP 1000 event in Rome in May 2021 when he beat Marton Fučović.

A two-time finalist at Roland Garros (2018 and 2019), Dominic has won 17 ATP titles in his career: 10 of them on clay and one Grand Slam, the 2020 US Open.

After he received the Arthur Ashe trophy, Tim’s career went downhill.

He was injured, psychological problems did not escape him, the Austrian had big problems with confidence.

At the age of 29, Dominique is hoping to give himself a major restart in the 2023 season.

For a place in the eighth Monte Carlo, Thiem (wild card beneficiary) will fight with Holger Run, the sixth favorite on the soil of the Principality.

The result of the match Dominic Thiem – Richard Gasquet

The Monte Carlos Masters runs from April 9 to 16 on clay, has a total prize pool of €5,779,335, with Novak Djokovic as the top favorite and Stefanos Tsitsipas the champion of the last two tournaments.

What you need to know about the Monte Carlo Masters

• Player with the most titles: Rafael Nadal (11)

• Most doubles titles: Mike Bryan (6)

• Oldest champion: Nicola Pietrangeli (34 years old in 1968)

• Youngest champion: Mats Wilander (18 years old, 1983)

• Lowest Champion: Andrew Pattinson (49th in 1974)

• Most wins: Rafael Nadal (73).