Thiem according to Thiem: his best match, his toughest rival, what he will miss

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Dominic Thiem  put an end to his professional career a few months ago. It still feels difficult for us to accept that someone like the Austrian, nicknamed by many as "The Prince of Clay" and who maintained an unparalleled level of professionalism for so many years on the ATP circuit, has left the tennis spotlight so soon, especially because a significant wrist injury was the cause of his downfall.

But all that happened is now part of the past, and there is no better way to forget it than by remembering those moments that made the journey memorable, the stories that remain in the collective imagination and elevate Thiem's figure to a place of great esteem for fans. That's exactly what the Wiener Neustadt native did in an interesting chat with the ATP: answering, briefly and concisely, questions that marked his career, from rivals to matches, through daily life, sacrifice, and the near future. The former tennis player Dominic Thiem opening up about the tennis player Dominic Thiem.

- WHAT DID FANS MEAN TO HIM

"They brought me tremendous joy, writing me messages and giving me a lot of energy over the years, but they also encouraged me after very tough defeats. Having made this journey alongside my fans was absolutely incredible."

- HOW HE WOULD LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED

"First and foremost, I would like to be remembered for my personality, because I have always been a kind guy on the circuit. I would also like to be remembered for my playing style, and I hope people enjoyed watching me play."

- HIS BEST MATCH

"It's probably the match against Novak Djokovic in the 2019 ATP Finals group stage. In terms of gameplay, for the tennis I displayed, it's probably the best match I've ever played."

- HIS GREATEST RIVAL

"I've had many matches against great players, but with Sascha (Zverev) everything was much more special because we grew on the circuit at the same time, we grew together, our rankings improved at similar times, and we ended up playing on the biggest stages worldwide. I would say it's him, yes."

- WHAT TENNIS HAS TAUGHT HIM

"A lot. In a way, it's similar to life. There are many amazing weeks, there are impressive moments, but there are also sad days and weeks that feel long, weeks that are very, very sad. The moments of joy do not exist without moments of sadness, and vice versa. I have experienced these things since I was very young thanks to tennis, and I believe it's something that helps me face life."

- WHAT HE WILL MISS THE MOST

"I always said it was the feeling of winning, especially after a very long and tight match. It's a feeling I will miss because it's not easy to achieve it outside of sports. I will also miss the other players; however, if the feeling of winning may never return, I hope to see my colleagues on the circuit, so that's good."

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