Earlier this year, Dominic Thiem announced that he would retire at the end of the season. As his career nears its end, he looked back at his successful journey and hinted at what might be ahead.
When did you decide to retire?
“The final decision I took in March. But towards the end of last year, the thought came to my mind for the first time. It wasn’t a good sign. I didn’t want to believe it. But it got stronger and I had to deal with it. I was sad but also relieved. All those years were intense. Not being able to come back to the top was challenging. Now I’m ready for a new chapter.”
How painful is it for you to play tennis now?
“It’s not painful, more discomfort. The feeling in the wrist is not right. I practiced 15 years intensely. My wrist broke twice and just never came back the way it was.”
What will you miss most about being on your?
“I will miss walking out on to all the centre courts and feeling the…
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