Dominic Thiem

Dominic Thiem is an Austrian professional tennis player, recognized for his powerful groundstrokes and Grand Slam victory at the 2020 US Open. After achieving a junior world ranking of No. 2 in 2011, Dominic Thiem went on to win the 2011 Orange Bowl International Tennis Championship and notably finished as runner-up at the French Open boys’ tournament that same year. Thiem turned professional in 2011, making his ATP main draw debut and securing his first ATP win against Thomas Muster in Vienna.

He continued this upward trajectory, reaching his first Masters 1000 final at the Madrid Open in 2017 and his inaugural Grand Slam final at the French Open in 2018. In 2019, Thiem secured his first ATP Masters 1000 title at the prestigious Indian Wells Masters, where he defeated tennis icon Roger Federer. That same year, he reached another French Open final and was a runner-up at the ATP Finals championship match. The pinnacle of Thiem’s career arrived in 2020 with his monumental victory at the US Open, where he became the first male player born in the 1990s to claim a major singles title.

He officially retired from professional tennis in 2024, concluding an illustrious career marked by relentless dedication and numerous groundbreaking achievements. In recognition of his contributions, he was honored with the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year award in 2024, celebrating his impact both on and off the court.