Former U.S. Open singles winner Dominic Thiem has finally opened up about his retirement rumors, stating that he will retire at the end of 2024. Earlier in the week, there were many speculations about the Austrian’s retirement.
In a recent video, Thiem listed the reasons for his retirement, stating that his wrist injury is the main reason for the decision.
After the 2020 season, when the Austrian won the U.S. Open, the sudden injury forced him off the Tour. Unfortunately, the 30-year-old could not get back to his old form, forcing him to retire.
"The season 2024 is going to be my last. I'm going to finish my career with the end of the season. There are some reasons behind it: firstly, of course, my wrist. It is not exactly the way it should be and it's not exactly the way I want it," said Dominic Thiem in a recent video posted on X.
Furthermore, the Austrian also spoke about his inner feelings, which also played a massive role in his decision-making. With only a few match wins behind him, Thiem has dropped out of the Top 100 and is unable to find his way back in.
"Second reason is my inner feeling. I was thinking about this decision for a very long time. I was thinking very carefully about it," continued Thiem.
At the start of the year, the Austrian had set a goal to reach the Top 50 by the end of this year, but it seems like it won’t be possible given his form lately. He even faced the same wrist injury scare earlier this year, throwing more doubts at him and possibly convincing him to retire.
Dominic Thiem set to retire in front of his home crowd in Vienna
Although there was no time or tournament given, fans speculated that the 30-year-old would end up retiring in front of his home crowd.
The rumors were that Thiem would play his last match at the Vienna Open. He reached a career-high of World No. 3 in 2020 after winning the U.S. Open. However, a year later, the Austrian suffered a nasty injury that proved fatal to date, causing him to retire.
"I've had success and trophies which I never dreamt of. It was an incredible journey. In the end I came to the conclusion that this decision to end my career at the end of this season is the only right one," said Thiem.
Nonetheless, Thiem is happy with the success he enjoyed and trophies he won and urges the fans to check out his vlog, which debuts Saturday. The vlog is about his career and family, and he urges the fans to check it out.
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