Austrian · Baden bei Wien, Austria · Born 3 September 19932020 US Open champion and Austria's greatest modern tennis player, now returning from injury.
Dominic Thiem was born on 3 September 1993 in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. He turned professional in 2011 and became renowned for his clay-court excellence, reaching the Roland Garros final three times (2018, 2019, 2020). He also reached the Australian Open final in 2020. His persistence was ultimately rewarded at the 2020 US Open, where he came back from two sets down against Alexander Zverev to claim a historic title — the first man to recover from that deficit in a US Open final. After winning his Slam, Thiem suffered serious wrist injuries that derailed his career significantly, but he has remained determined to return to form.
He won the 2020 US Open, becoming the first player to win a Grand Slam final after losing the first two sets since 1949.
He is only the second man in tennis history to recover from two sets down to win a US Open final, doing so against Zverev in 2020.
Did You Know?How They Played
Thiem was known for his powerful single-handed backhand, which was considered one of the best shots in modern tennis. His aggressive baseline game and exceptional movement on clay courts made him a formidable opponent, particularly on slower surfaces. He possessed tremendous topspin and could generate explosive power from both wings while maintaining excellent court coverage.
Lasting Impact
Thiem's 2020 US Open victory marked a significant moment in tennis history as he broke through the dominance of the Big Three era to claim his first major title.
Career Honours
- US Open 2020
- Roland Garros Finalist 2018
- Roland Garros Finalist 2019
- Australian Open Finalist 2020
Austrian Athletes