Watch: Dominic Thiem destroys racquet during US Open match

Dominic Thiem did a number on one of his racquets during his third-round match at the US Open on Friday.

Thiem beat Taylor Fritz in four sets 3-6, 6-3, 7-6, 6-4. Early in the third set he smashed his racquet to shreds after a ball hit the net and went against him.

Thiem( Eurosport) pic.twitter.com/g1dMcH54SE

— doublefault28 (@doublefault28) August 31, 2018

That’s about as thoroughly as one can destroy a racquet, so congratulations to him on that. He later apologized.

Thiem begins his interview “I’m very sorry for that” regarding his epic racket smash.

— The Grandstand (@TennGrand) August 31, 2018

At least his temper provided a nice souvenir for a young fan.

A little boy taking a picture of a broken racquet before the start of the 4th set between Thiem and Fritz. #usopen pic.twitter.com/G6ahMAFywV

— Andrew Jerell Jones (@sluggahjells) August 31, 2018

This is nothing new for Thiem, who has been featured before for his racquet smash.