What will we remember from Dominic Thiem's 2021 season?
Other than an incredible comeback against Nick Kyrgios in Melbourne, probably not much.
And the Austrian will not even have the opportunity to catch up at the US Open, of which he is the defending champion.
First struck by what is akin to a small burnout at the start of the season, the world No. 6 has had to face, for several months, a recurring injury to the wrist.
And while he thought he would be better before the fortnight at Flushing Meadows, the hand pains returned.
After medical analyzes, the verdict is relentless.
You have to stop now to give your wrist time to fully recover.
No US Open for Dominic Thiem, therefore, who also chooses to skip the end of the season, as he explained on Instagram.
A bet on the long term
“It's a tough decision to make but I know that's what I had to do.
A long career awaits me and it is important for me not to rush my return, ”commented the holder of a Grand Slam title.
See you in 2022, then.
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