Dominic Thiem appears to have a new forehand. Thiem had to sit out for almost 10 months due to an elbow injury. The changed forehand could be an effort to protect his wrist. The new action uses the whole arm and his body to generate head speed. Previously, Thiem used his wrist to generate power.

It’s not uncommon for players to change their actions after an injury. Novak Djokovic changed his serve after an elbow injury. Juan Martin del Potro changed his backhand after a left wrist injury. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have also changed their forehands significantly over their careers.

Dominic Thiem is still early in his return to the tour. It remains to be seen how the new forehand affects Thiem’s game.

Hugo Dellien is a Bolivian tennis player who was ranked number 2 in the world in the juniors. His best ranking on the men’s tour was 72, which he achieved in 2020.

Dellien has represented Bolivia at the Olympics and in Davis Cup. He has struggled to make it past the early rounds at grand slams. He is married to retired Paraguayan tennis player  Liz Camila Giangreco Campiz. His sponsors are Joma Sports, Babolat, and Mercantil Santa Cruz. He has earned over $2 million in his career.

Hugo Dellien’s Sponsors

Joma Sports

Dellien has a clothing and shoe sponsorship contract with Joma. Joma is a Spanish brand that makes apparel and shoes for many sports.

Babolat

He has a racquet sponsorship contract with Babolat. He uses the Babolat Pure Drive racquet. 

Mercantil Santa Cruz

Mercantil Santa Cruz is the largest bank in Bolivia and is headquartered in La Paz.