Austria’s largest arena has been holding ATP Vienna Open since its inception. Over 16,000 fans gathered to watch Thiem’s opening round match as he had earlier announced that he will play his final event in front of the home crowd. After the match, the Austrian received a standing ovation from the crowd as they watched him hang his racquet.

Austria's Dominic Thiem, a former US Open champion, concluded his tennis career with a defeat to Luciano Darderi at the Vienna Open. Despite the loss, Thiem received heartfelt tributes from fans and fellow players.

Former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem fell 7-6(6) 6-2 to Italy's Luciano Darderi at the Vienna Open on Tuesday in what was the 31-year-old Austrian's final professional match.

Roger Federer sent an emotional message to 2020 US Open winner Dominic Thiem, who officially said goodbye to tennis after losing in first round of the 2024 Erste Bank Open. Dominic Thiem, winner of 2020 US Open and 2019 Indian Wells,

Former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem officially made his farewell from tennis on Tuesday when the 31-year-old Austrian lost a first-round match at the Erste Bank Open to Luciano Darderi in Vienna.