Thiem to retire from tennis after 2024 season

The 2020 US Open champion says he 'never dreamed of' enjoying such an 'incredible' career in the sport.

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00:00 Hello everybody, I have to tell you a very important, very sad but also very beautiful message.

00:09 The season 2024 is going to be my last one. I'm going to finish my career with the end of this season.

00:20 There are some reasons behind it. Firstly, of course, my wrist. It's not exactly the way it should be.

00:31 It's not exactly the way how I want it. The second reason is my inner feeling.

00:41 I was thinking about this decision for a very long time. I was thinking very carefully about it.

00:49 Of course, I was also thinking about the whole journey as a tennis player, which was incredible.

00:57 I've had success, I've won trophies I've really never dreamt of. The journey was incredible.

01:08 All the ups and downs. It was an incredible experience, which I'm so thankful for.

01:15 for.