Dominic Thiem (15th in the world) will not be present in Australia. The Austrian, holder of a Grand Slam title, has not yet recovered from his long wrist injury and must forfeit the Australian Open. “I will start the season in South America, in Cordoba, at the end of January, and therefore will not participate in the Melbourne Open,” Thiem said on his networks.
“We think this is the best decision to take for the return to competition, also justifies the Austrian. I will stay a few days in Austria and then train outside to prepare for my first meeting of the season. “
– Dominic Thiem (@ThiemDomi) December 28, 2021
Her wrist is better
The winner of the US Open 2020 had already skipped the Abu Dhabi tournament in December and then for the team ATP Cup in Sydney, which is due to start next Saturday. However, he said Tuesday that his wrist “is in optimum condition” and that he trains “normally with very good intensity”.