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U.S. Open Winner Thiem Says Athletes Should Take Social Stands
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Dominic Thiem, who won the U.S. Open tennis tournament after a dramatic come-from-behind match, said sports stars should use their fame to speak out about social issues that resonate with them.
“It’s very important,” Thiem said in an interview with Bloomberg TV’s Vonnie Quinn. “The biggest athletes -- they have a huge platform. They have many, many fans. And they can spread out positive messages to the world. And the world definitely needs it, especially in tough times like this.”