WATCH: Dominic Thiem’s First Practice in 4 Months Ahead of Injury Return

Fans became quite disappointed after Dominic Thiem couldn’t defend his title at the US Open 2021. Surprisingly, he is still recovering from an injury and there are doubts if he will be able to play any matches this year or not.

Dominic Thiem injured his wrist in the first match of the Mallorca Open 2021. He failed to complete even a single set there and hasn’t returned to the court ever since then.

Dominic Thiem begins his first practice since injuring his wrist at the Mallorca Open 2021

There is some great news incoming for Thiem fans. The Austrian player has been recovering from his wrist injury for about four months now and it looks that he is finally becoming more fit and fit as days are passing by.

“I’m overjoyed that I was at least able to hit a ball again.”

I’ll never take the sight of Domi holding a racket for granted ever again

(: Servus TV report on Domi’s first ‘practice’ today). pic.twitter.com/NPTkewNPoC

— Helene ~ (@DomiBucky) October 11, 2021

In a recent video, fans can see him holding a tennis racquet and practicing on the court. Interestingly, it is for the first time since the Mallorca Open 2021 that the former US Open champion is back on the court and is undertaking a training session.

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Thiem in the 2021 tennis season

The 2021 tennis season has proved to be one of the worst seasons for Thiem. He didn’t win any tournaments and suffered some quite shocking losses during the year.

Tennis – French Open – Roland Garros, Paris, France – May 30, 2021. Austria’s Dominic Thiem reacts during his first round match against Spain’s Pablo Andujar REUTERS/Christian Hartmann

After failing to qualify into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open 2021, the Austrian faced first-round exits at the ATP Dubai, Lyon Open, and at the French Open 2021. He didn’t look in great touch and unfortunately, injured himself right ahead of the Wimbledon Championships 2021.

It is because of these poor performances that Thiem failed to bag any ATP points from the Grand Slams this year. Moreover, since he won’t be able to qualify for the ATP Finals 2021, it looks as if his 2021 season his almost over.

Whatever be the case, fans are happy to Dominic Thiem back on the court. Will he be able to make a phenomenal comeback at the Australian Open next year?

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