Expected result, Kohli made that 2nd set a lot tougher. Almost Chokeschreiber appeared, but Theim with DF on SP helped him a lot

I mean Kohli had if i remember in 3 different games BP´s vs 0 for Thiem in that 2nd set - he would still win this match in 3rd set but 2nd set was clearly Kohli´s to take. Thiem was great - 3rd week playing in row and made SF - really great result - guy was unlucky that this 3rd tournament was in AUT - otherwise he wouldn´t play it in 1st place - 2 weeks in row - mentally and physically he must be exhausted + wasting time in 250 on clay when HC Masters1000 in NA are coming. Really unlucky for Thiem that won 2 events before this one - i mean if he came fresh to Kitzbuhel winning it o.k can fly to NA and be confident, but not after 3rd week of tennis in row.
Kohli should win this title, but you never know with him