What Happened to Dominic Thiem? Injury & Retirement Updates

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What Happened to Dominic Thiem? Injury & Retirement Updates

As a gamer who has spent countless hours emulating the thrilling career of Dominic Thiem on virtual tennis courts, it is both heartwarming and bittersweet to witness his retirement announcement after the US Open 2024. Though he may have faced adversity in the form of recurring wrist injuries and intense competition against tennis titans like Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, Thiem’s indomitable spirit shone through during his triumphant 2020 US Open victory.

Born in Austria, Dominic Thiem is a skilled professional tennis player who has reached impressive heights in his career. As of now, he holds a ranking of 210 on the ATP World Tour rankings. In the past, he managed to climb as high as No.3 in the year 2020 and even achieved his first grand slam title. Unfortunately, Thiem has announced that he will be leaving the sport at the end of the 2024 season. There have been rumors that he blames Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal for an injury that led to this early retirement. Let’s delve deeper into the specifics surrounding Thiem’s injury leading up to his decision to retire after the US Open.

What injury did Dominic Thiem suffer from?

Dominic Thiem suffered from a recurring wrist injury.

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but express my elation when Dominic Thiem claimed the US Open title in 2020, overcoming Alexander Zverev in the final. Yet, the trajectory of his tennis career took an unexpected dip since then. A persistent wrist injury has been a significant factor in his less-than-stellar performances on the court. Moreover, he’s openly stated that both Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal have inadvertently exacerbated this injury during their matches against him.

He told The Athletic in an interview, “It took a toll, especially as a mere mortal trying to compete with the sport’s three demigods (R. Nadal, R. Federer and N. Djokovic). That contributed to the injury, definitely. I was competing with the three greatest of all time. That was intense.”

Additionally, he mentioned his injury, explaining, “Moreover, for numerous years prior, I’ve been carrying a heavy workload and intense practice regimen. The doctor, along with many others, suggested that my wrist eventually fractured due to the countless shots I took, and the grueling training sessions from those years before.”

Is Dominic Thiem retiring from tennis?

Yes, Dominic Thiem retires from playing tennis after his first-round loss at the US Open 2024.

According to earlier statements, Thiem has decided to leave tennis after being defeated by Ben Shelton during the first round of the US Open at Flushing Meadows. Following the match, Thiem expressed his gratitude to fans and became emotional. He reminisced about his career, particularly the success he achieved in 2020 under unusual circumstances, stating, “I want to thank each and every one of you for your support throughout all these years. I’ve been playing here for a decade now, and this court has witnessed my greatest triumphs.”

Unfortunately, I achieved success without any of you present. It was an incredible and bittersweet experience. I’m incredibly thrilled that I had the opportunity to play my final US Open match on this court. Now, I can spend some quality time with all of you… I am truly thankful to everyone who came to watch me one last time here.

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2024-08-27 14:10