Remember when Dominic Thiem was smashing forehands and taking the tennis world by storm? Well, 🎾 the Austrian ace is facing a plot twist no one saw coming! Despite being a former world No. 3 and a two-time French Open finalist, Thiem has been denied a wild card entry into this year’s French Open. 😱
The French Tennis Federation decided to keep those precious wild cards for their homegrown talent, leaving Thiem out in the cold 🥶. It's like not inviting Harry Potter to Hogwarts! How did we get here?
Let's rewind a bit. After reaching the finals at Roland Garros in 2018 and 2019, and winning the U.S. Open in 2020 🏆, Thiem was on top of the world. But then, disaster struck. A wrist injury sidelined him for 10 long months, causing his ranking to nosedive 🚑📉.
He's been fighting his way back ever since, showing flashes of his old brilliance but struggling to find that consistent magic ✨. With his recent announcement to retire later this year, this snub means his farewell tour at the French Open is not happening. Talk about a plot twist worthy of a Netflix drama! 🎬
For fans around the world, it's a bittersweet moment. Thiem’s journey reminds us that even our heroes face setbacks. But if we've learned anything from his career, it's that he's got the heart of a champion ❤️. Here's hoping he makes a grand exit on his own terms!
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Dominic Thiem's French Open swansong gets off to a blistering start
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