Dominic Thiem interview: How a U.S. Open title became the start of a tennis ending

The greatest moment of a tennis player’s career came in front of an empty stadium. Standing victorious at the 2020 U.S. Open, Dominic Thiem won his first Grand Slam title. The final against Alexander Zverev was not a match for the purists, but the absence of big-name players presented a pathway for Thiem. Despite being two sets down, Thiem managed to claw back, eventually winning in a tiebreak. However, Thiem’s journey since that triumph has been challenging. A serious wrist injury has affected his performance and led to his decision to retire from professional tennis at the age of 30.