Even though they weren’t there on Dominic Thiem’s last day in Vienna, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic made sure to send a heartfelt message of respect to the retiring Austrian player.
The Vienna organizers threw a special evening for the former world No. 3 as he gets ready to compete in his final tournament. Some well-known tennis players, including Boris Becker, Tommy Haas, Matteo Berrettini, and others, attended the 2020 US Open champion’s one-set exhibition match against Alexander Zverev on Sunday.
A video message from two of his fiercest opponents was played at one point. In response to Thiem’s retirement, Federer emphasized his admiration for Thiem as a person and as a player and wished him luck.
Federer wished Thiem good luck and said: “You were always a super guy, also off the court. Always fair. Your friendship was important on the tour. We always got along well, and it was great for me. All the best with the future, and huge congratulations on your unbelievable career, Dominic. I am sure we will see each other soon, but for now, have a great evening.”
Before expressing his desire to see Thiem perform well in Vienna, Djokovic, who defeated him in that nail-biting five-set 2020 Australian Open final, acknowledged the 31-year-old’s success and influence.
Djokovic said in his tribute message: “Thank you very much for all that you have given to all of us, but particularly tennis. I’m glad that you have the opportunity to say goodbye in Vienna. One last dance. I wish you a great tournament with all your family members present and celebrate it because you deserve it, my friend. All the best.”
Dominic Thiem in 2024
Now the world no.318, Dominic played his last match on the 22nd of October when he lost to world no.42 Luciano Darderi 7-6(6) 6-2 in the 1st round in Vienna (draw).
This season Thiem owns a composed 7-14 win-loss record.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
Now ranked no.4, the Serbian played his last match on the 13th of October when he lost to world no.1 Jannik Sinner 7-6(4) 6-3
in the final in Shanghai (draw).At the moment, during this season the Serbian has a composed 37-9 win-loss record. The Serbian clinched 1 title in Paris. Novak reached the final in Wimbledon and Shanghai.
Djokovic has scheduled to compete next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of October.
Dominic Thiem and Novak Djokovic played each other 12 times. The head to head is 7-5 for Djokovic. The last time they squared off, Dominic Thiem won 7-5 6-7(10) 7-6(5) in the semifinal in London (Nitto ATP Finals) in November 2020.
In the video below you can watch the highlights.
Dominic Thiem in 2024
Ranked world no.318, Dominic played his last match on the 22nd of October when he capitulated to world no.42 Luciano Darderi 7-6(6) 6-2 in the 1st round in Vienna (draw).
This season the Austrian has an overall 7-14 record.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
Now the world no.4, the Serbian played his last match on the 13th of October when he was overcome by world no.1 Jannik Sinner 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai (draw).
Currently, during this year Djokovic achieved an overall 37-9 win-loss record. Novak conquered 1 title in Paris. The Serbian was the runner-up in Wimbledon and Shanghai.
Djokovic is scheduled to play next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of October.
Dominic Thiem and Novak Djokovic faced off 12 times. Their current head to head is 7-5 for Djokovic. The last time they squared off, Dominic Thiem won 7-5 6-7(10) 7-6(5) in the semifinal in London (Nitto ATP Finals) in November 2020.
Here the video highlights.