Thiem, exhibition with tribute in Vienna
Only a few hours separate Dominic Thiem from feeling like a professional tennis player to facing retirement for good. The Austrian announced during this season that he would not make it to 2025 as an active player after failing to overcome the aftermath of the wrist injury suffered at the ATP Mallorca 2021. The organization of ATP Vienna decided to give him a wildcard to end his career at home, and as a tribute before the tournament, Thiem defeated Zverev in an exhibition match in front of his local fans to recall the final that marked Domi's first and only Grand Slam title, the US Open 2020.
Dominic Thiem will play what could be the final official match of his career on Tuesday, October 22, against Luciano Darderi in the first round of the ATP Vienna 2024.
He did it again! @domithiem 🇦🇹 wins against good friend @AlexZverev at his farewell in Vienna.
— Erste Bank Open (@ErsteBankOpen) October 20, 2024
The hug at the end hits right in the feels 🥹 pic.twitter.com/hbjkKe1f0M
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