His last match?
Erste Bank Open: Wiener Stadthalle in Thiem fever
When Dominic Thiem serves in the Austrian capital, the Wiener Stadthalle is filled to capacity. This is also the case today when Austria's tennis star meets Italian Luciano Darderi in the first round of the Erste Bank Open. The home fans are certainly ready.
"Welcome to Thiemstag", the huge LED screen immediately catches your eye as you enter the Wiener Stadthalle. Dominic Thiem's match against Italian Luciano Darderi (3rd match; not before 6 pm) is the big highlight of the Erste Bank Open on Tuesday.
"Thank you, Domi! It was great," can be read on a banner in the hall. The fans in front of it also rave about the Austrian. "Likeable, a role model, simply a great tennis player," is how one spectator described the 31-year-old exceptional player.
The fact that Thiem is hanging up his tennis racket after the tournament in the Wiener Stadthalle comes too soon for many. However, due to his history of suffering, tennis fans show understanding for his decision. The tingling sensation is palpable, the anticipation for Thiem's match against Darderi is growing. Let's hope that he can extend his farewell in Vienna ...
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