In the YouTube video titled “‘It’s the right time to go’ – Dominic Thiem after playing his final match,” the tennis star expresses his appreciation to fans for their unwavering support throughout his career. Thiem recalls playing at his peak during the first set but admits that his performance in the second set was impacted by his limited recent matches. Despite experiencing a loss of focus and encountering difficulties, Thiem acknowledges that it’s the appropriate moment for him to retire from the sport.

Dominic Thiem in 2024

Ranked world no.

318, the Austrian played his last match on the 22^nd of October when he lost to world no.42 Luciano Darderi 7-6(6) 6-2 in the 1^st round in Vienna (draw).

This season the Austrian achieved a compiled 7-14 record.