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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 27: Dominic Thiem of Austria reacts against Thomas Fabbiano of Italy during their Men’s Singles first round match on day two of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 27, 2019 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 27: Dominic Thiem of Austria reacts against Thomas Fabbiano of Italy during their Men’s Singles first round match on day two of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 27, 2019 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Austrian tennis star Dominic Thiem has been a sorely missed face on the ATP tour since June 2021. Thiem had retired from his Round of 16 Mallorca Open clash following a wrist injury. Sadly, the injury also ruled him out for the rest of the season.
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Because of his lengthy absence, the 17-time ATP singles title winner dropped 10 places on the rankings, too. Things are set to change, however, as he looks ready to return to the court. The 28-year-old will be returning at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship.
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NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 02: Dominic Thiem of Austria returns the ball during his men’s singles fourth round match against Kevin Anderson of South Africa on Day Seven of the 2018 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 2, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Dominic Thiem will play in Abu Dhabi
Dominic Thiem had a freak wrist injury in the build-up to Wimbledon in June, owing to which, the tendon sheath on his wrist was damaged. Having to pull out of the 2021 season, Thiem had said, “I knew that the US Open was going to be very tough to reach after the injury I faced, but to finish the 2021 season was pretty surprising news.”
Thiem has been keeping fans updated with the recovery of his wrist, sharing his progress. The former US Open champion announced his participation in the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in November, via Twitter.
Finally, Thiem is now ready to make his return to the court. Watch this footage of the Austrian practicing in Abu Dhabi at his resort. The star looks confident and ready to finish the year on the court.
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After the MWTC, Thiem will play in the Australian Open
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Tennis – ATP Masters 1000 – Madrid Open – Caja Magica, Madrid, Spain – May 6, 2021 Austria’s Dominic Thiem in action during his third-round match against Australia’s Alex de Minaur REUTERS/Juan Medina
Dominic had also previously confirmed his participation in the 2022 Australian Open. Also revealing his vaccination status in order to remove any doubts regarding his presence in Melbourne.
However, before Melbourne, all eyes will be on Abu Dhabi, where Thiem will finally return after almost half a year. Not only that, but Spanish legend Rafael Nadal, too, will be returning to tennis at the MWTC.
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