A recent video shared by Dominic Thiem on Instagram has left fans speculating about the future of his tennis career. The former world No. 3 revealed that he is facing another setback with his wrist, prompting concerns among his followers.
In the video, Thiem, sitting against a plain black backdrop, addressed his fans about the recurrence of discomfort in his wrist, nearly three years after initially injuring it during the Mallorca Championships. The seriousness of his announcement, coupled with recent disappointing losses at Challenger events, raised alarm bells among supporters.
With a caption simply stating, “Hello everyone! I have a short update for you! Thanks for listening and supporting me!” Thiem’s message conveyed the gravity of his situation, leading many to fear that he might be considering retirement.
Dominic Thiem confirms he is again injured in his right wrist.
He will play the @EstorilOpen next week to test himself, but it surely doesn’t sound good…
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) March 27, 2024
The Austrian’s openness about his injury struggles highlights the challenges he faces as a professional athlete. Despite being the 2020 US Open champion, Thiem’s journey has been marked by setbacks and obstacles, testing his resilience and determination.
As fans await further updates on Thiem’s condition and future plans, the tennis world rallies behind him, offering support and encouragement during this difficult time. Whether Thiem’s latest setback signals the end of his career remains uncertain, but one thing is clear—his fans remain steadfast in their support, ready to stand by him through whatever challenges lie ahead.
Dominic Thiem in 2024
LWLLLWLWLW Now ranked no.90, Thiem played his last match on the 20th of March when he capitulated to world no.219 Lukas Neumayer 6-2 6-1 in the 2nd round of the Zadar Challenger (draw).
Until now, during this year Thiem has a compiled 4-4 match record.
Dominic Thiem |
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