Dominic Thiem

Nationality: Austrian

Best Grand Slam performance: US Open Winner 2020; Australian Open Final 2020; Roland Garros Final 2018, 2019; Wimbledon 4R 2017

Style and personality

The Austrian is known for his silky smooth groundstrikes, playing with a heavy topspin forehand and a one-handed backhand, which is a sight for sore eyes. Prior to his wrist injury, Thiem’s groundstrokes positioned the affable Austrian as the player most likely to challenge the Big 3. While he has taken time to rebuild his game and confidence since that injury, the Austrian remains a crowd favourite wherever he plays. He is also a big supporter of environmental causes.

Career

Dominic Thiem’s heavy groundstrokes, impenetrable fitness and steely reserve took the Austrian to Grand Slam finals at the Australian Open and Roland-Garros before he finally broke through to claim the 2020 US Open title.

Thiem has won 17 ATP singles titles (including 10 on clay), all of which came prior to his wrist injury in the middle of 2021. After a nine-month injury lay-off, the Austrian returned to the tour in March 2022. On Tuesday, October 22, Thiem retired of professional tennis in Vienna.