Thiem on Nadal: "A great loss to the world of tennis".
Dominic Thiem won't be playing after Rafael Nadal.
This is precisely the kind of information no one could have foreseen.
Announced as the obvious successor to the Spaniard, the former world number 3 has never recovered from the wrist injury he sustained in 2021, and will therefore end his career in Vienna at the end of the season.
A few weeks later, Rafael Nadal will bow out in Malaga for the Davis Cup finals.
In a lovely text published on his social networks, 'Domi' paid tribute to the King of clay: "Dear Rafa, I still remember the excitement I felt watching your matches on TV when I was a child.
It's incredible to think that the professional I admired at the time became my opponent on the court!
It's a great loss for the tennis world.
Your competitive spirit and unique style will always be a source of inspiration.
I'm proud to have shared a part of my career with you and to have been a privileged witness to your passion.
I wish you all the best for the rest of your life!"
