A Memorable Send-Off

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Following the match, Thiem addressed his fans, expressing deep gratitude:

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"I've had so many nice goodbyes in the last few months, but today, I want to extend my sincere gratitude for all the incredible years... The whole journey has been nothing short of a dream."

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The tribute-filled evening also featured an exhibition match on Sunday against world No. 3 Alexander Zverev, where the Vienna crowd celebrated Thiem's career with video messages from tennis greats such as Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Roger Federer.

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Career Highlights

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• - US Open Champion (2020): Thiem achieved his career-defining Grand Slam victory at the 2020 US Open, becoming Austria's first male Grand Slam winner since 1995.
• - Grand Slam Runner-Up: Notably, Thiem also reached the finals at the 2018 and 2019 French Open, as well as the 2020 Australian Open.
• - Former World No. 3: Thiem held a career-high ranking of No. 3, demonstrating consistent top-level performance.

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Injury and Retirement Decision

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Thiem’s departure follows a long battle with a wrist injury sustained in 2021, which limited his play and, ultimately, led to his retirement decision.