Dominic Thiem Retires from Tennis at Vienna Open

Dominic Thiem officially retired from professional tennis after his final match at the Vienna Open, where he lost to Luciano Darderi in straight sets, 7-6(6), 6-2. The former world number three and 2020 US Open champion, who had struggled with wrist injuries, received a heartfelt farewell from the home crowd and delivered an emotional speech reflecting on his career. Thiem, the first player born in the 1990s to win a Grand Slam, leaves behind a legacy of 17 ATP titles and notable victories over the sport's 'Big Three'. His career included two French Open finals and an Australian Open runner-up finish, but he faced challenges in recent years that led to a significant drop in his ranking. After announcing his retirement earlier this year, Thiem emphasized the importance of nurturing future tennis stars in Austria. He ended his final appearance by placing his racket in a glass case for charity auction, symbolizing the close of a remarkable journey in tennis.