Around 1,000 spectators watched Dominic Thiem lose in the first round of the BMW Open to the 240th-ranked Alejandro Moro Canas in Munich. The defeat seemed expected, as Thiem’s career has taken a downturn from his 2020 US Open championship. Thiem was once considered the future of tennis, but injuries have slowed him down, and at only 30, he is now questioning his future in the sport.
Dominic Thiem reached the pinnacle of his career when he won the US Open in 2020, defeating Alexander Zverev in the final. This was meant to be a turning point in his career; however, it could end up being the only highlight of a disappointing career. Despite losing to Nadal twice in the French Open finals and Djokovic in the Australian Open, Thiem seemed poised for success but suffered a significant wrist injury in 2021 that kept him sidelined for over seven months.
More than two years after the wrist injury, Thiem is still trying to find his form and has yet to win a major title. With his performance far from championship level, Thiem is contemplating retirement. After a first-round exit at the Australian Open, he posted a cryptic message on Instagram hinting at retirement but offered a more direct assessment to Austrian media later.
Thiem admits the 2024 season will be crucial for his career as he aims to improve his rankings, which have hovered around 100 for the past couple of years. He suggested that if he finishes 2024 without significant improvement, he might consider retirement. Thiem’s unfulfilled potential is undeniable, and fans can only hope he finds his joy and talent in 2024 for one last thrilling season.
