Dominic Thiem: From tennis hero to football player - premiere at SC Lichtenwörth!

Dominic Thiem: From tennis hero to football player - premiere at SC Lichtenwörth!

Lichtenwörth, Österreich - Dominic Thiem, the former tennis star, causes a sensation on the soccer field! After the announced end of his impressive tennis career, the 31-year-old Lower Austrian became a hobby footballer. Thiem played on Saturday at a test game of his home club SC Lichtenwörth against Puchberg, where he was on the pitch during the 3: 3 difference. In the final phase of the game, he prepared the equalizer by stepping a standard perfectly into the middle that Michael Bayer headed to 3: 3, like the Lower Austria Nachrichten (NÖN) Report.

After Thiem announced that he ended his tennis career by the end of the year, he now wants to try football. "I am pleased that I am now exploring a new sport," announced the 2020 US Open winner, who had previously only played friendly games for his hobby club 1. TFC. Thiem already showed his football talent in similar events, which was consolidated by several charity and friendly games. In his new role in the central offensive midfield, he could develop well and at the same time live out his passion for sport, reports focus.de .

The decision for football comes after a dramatic turning point in Thiem's career, which was characterized by injury problems and a decrease in his tennis performance. However, the Lichtenwörther has decided to remain active off the tennis court and is already planning to use his sports knowledge and commitment to environmental and animal welfare in the future. Thiem's step into the football world is more than just a leisure activity; It is the beginning of a new chapter in his sporting life.