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Tennis Legends Including Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal Send Tributes Following Dominic Thiem’s Retirement

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Published23 Oct 2024

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Dominic Thiem Tennis

Dominic Thiem, the 2020 US Open champion, has officially retired from professional tennis.

The Austrian announced his decision after a first-round defeat at the Vienna Open, his hometown tournament.

Thiem, a former world No. 3, had been struggling with injuries in recent years and has made the decision to retire at the moderately early age of 31.

In a post on X, Thiem wrote: “What a night! I would like to sincerely thank everyone who joined me for my farewell last night! It means the world to me that you all came to share this special moment with me.”

He then followed it up with: “The exhibition match with Alexander Zverev, the ONE SHOT CUP, the amazing performance by The Clairvoyants – and of course the farewell itself – all meant so much to me! A huge thank you to all of you for making this an unforgettable evening!”

Following the announcement, Thiem received heartfelt tributes from his peers.

Roger Federer, a five-time Wimbledon champion, praised Thiem’s “grace and sportsmanship” in a social media post, while the soon-to-be retired 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal also expressed his gratitude to Thiem.

Other notable tennis figures, including Alexander Zverev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Daniil Medvedev, shared their own personal messages of support and admiration for Thiem’s career.