“Little Different”: Dominic Thiem Denies Similarities With Juan Martin del Potro’s Wrist Injuries

The defending champion Dominic Thiem has withdrawn from his title defense campaign at the US Open. In fact, he will be out for the entire 2021 season, courtesy of a wrist injury. Given the kind of break he has had to take to recover, many have speculated the extent of Thiem’s injury. However, the Austrian ace has clarified that his injury is not as worrying as it was for Argentine professional Juan Martin del Potro.

Notably, the Argentine has had four surgeries on his wrists, one on his right and three on his left. While Thiem’s wrist has already snatched Wimbledon, Olympics, US Open, and ATP Tour Finals from him, he is looking forward to a stronger comeback.

Dominic Thiem denies similarities with Juan Martin del Potro’s wrist injury

At the Mallorca Championships 2021, a tune-up event for Wimbledon, Thiem injured his wrist while hitting a forehand. Since then, he has not returned appeared on the Tour.

Although a while back, the 27-year-old gave hope to fans when he began training again. However, during the training, he realized that his injury had not recovered a 100%. Hence, taking a conservative healing approach, Thiem decided to sit out the 2021 season.

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Additionally, the Austrian ace revealed that he would wear a splint for a few more weeks, and he won’t return to the court until October. “This is my first really serious injury; it is also a new situation. I have to get used to it a bit,” Thiem said. (Translated via Google Translate)

Furthermore, in comparison with del Potro‘s injury, the Austrian gave positive news. “I think Del Potro was a little different. The players who had my injury came back very, very strong,” Thiem explained.

Therefore, it is clear that the reigning US Open champion is determined to make a stronger comeback next year. But, also because of his withdrawal, a new winner will rise at the Flushing Meadows this year.

Thiem joins Federer and Nadal in miserable 2021 fate

Unquestionably, the last week brought not one but three heartbreaking announcements for tennis fans. Along with Thiem, the 20-time Grand Slam champions Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal also prematurely ended their 2021 season.

Although the news was not unexpected, the blow was as big as it could be. While Federer will undergo third surgery on his right knee, Nadal will be recovering from a persistent left foot injury.

Hopefully, things will restore to normalcy next year, and the three will return with a bang. Until then, fans will eagerly wait to see who lifts the US Open 2021 title.

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