Dominic Thiem celebrates comeback at the French Open 2025!

Dominic Thiem celebrates comeback at the French Open 2025!

Paris, Frankreich - Dominic Thiem, the former tennis star and two -time finalist of the French Open, will visit the prestigious tournaments in Paris. Loud laola1 comes to the 17-year-old ÖTV-Junior Thilo Behrmann Junior category. Behrmann was awarded the ÖTV young player of the year in 2024 and has recently shown impressive performance in J200 tournaments in Villach and St. Pölten.

Thiem, known for his success on the clay court in Roland Garros, reached the final of the tournament in 2018 and 2019. Despite his impressive career, he suffered a defeat in the second round of qualifications in 2024, which destroyed his last hopes to play in the main field of the Grand Slam. He lost to the Finnish player Otto Virtan at 6-2, 7-5 on the Court Suzanne Lenglen, which reflects his difficulties to return to his top shape after suffering a wrist injury. After this defeat, Thiem received a standing ovation and was accompanied by the calls "Thank you Domi", which underlines his positive relationship with the fans.

a positive outlook

In the middle of his setbacks, Thiem is optimistic. He plans a relaxing time in Paris, where he will also perceive two PR appointments, including for his supplier Babolat. Thiem describes the French Open as unique and emphasizes Paris as one of his favorite places. This return to a tournament that makes up a significant part of his career will help him concentrate on the next phase of his career.

as a former US Open winner, who won his only Grand Slam title in 2020 and was the first man in 71 years, who won a final after a behind two sets, Thiem remains an important figure in tennis. A remarkable career, which also catapulted him to third place in the world rankings in 2020, is now overshadowed by a resignation at the end of the year. With a total of 17 titles, he is still an inspiration for young players like Behrmann, who are motivated by his success.

Although he did not receive a wildcard for the French Open, Thiem did not express a resentment and emphasized the positive relationship with the event and fans. His return to Paris will represent an important event for both him and for the Austrian young tennis. The tennis circus will look forward to the further steps of the former champion, which remains determined despite adverse circumstances.