Dominic Thiem says the one thing he wants to see happen at Grand Slams after he retires

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Dominic Thiem has one wish for the Grand Slam tennis now he has retired.

The Austrian is now a former tennis player who hung up his racket This came after Thiem lost to Luciano Darderi at the Vienna Open.

Injuries, and wrist issues in particular, shortened the career of Dominic Thiem, who retired at just 31 years of age.

He claimed 17 titles, one of which was the 2020 US Open, which he claimed after coming from two sets down to defeat Alexander Zverev 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-6(6).

What does Dominic Thiem want so see happen at Grand Slams?

Speaking of Grand Slams, Thiem is the last player with a one-handed backhand to win a major.

Since then, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have claimed the Grand Slams on offer, and each of those players possess a two-handed backhand.

Gone are the days when players with the iconic shot such as Pete Sampras and Roger Federer were winning majors on a regular basis.

In fact, the number of competitors on tour that play with a one-handed backhand are at an all-time low, with many worried the shot may soon die out.

But Thiem remains hopeful and is keen to see another player with the trademark shot win one of tennis’ four biggest titles.

“I really hope that I’m not the last Grand Slam champion with a one handed backhand for too long,” Thiem told Tennis Channel’s X account. “I hope there’s a new one coming soon.”

Dominic Thiem bids farewell to tennis after Vienna Open defeat

Thiem opened up a 4-2 lead against Darderi at the Vienna Open, but the 22-year-old soon got back on level terms and edged a tight tiebreak to claim the first set.

The former World number three showed glimpses of his best with some scintillating backhand winners, but the Italian was too strong on the day.

Darderi claimed a 7-6(6), 6-2 win to send Them into retirement and the two-time French Open winner received a standing ovation from his home fans.

“I’ve had so many nice goodbyes in the last few months, but today I want to say thank you for all the sensational years,” said Thiem. “I am only a part of this career.

“The whole journey has been an absolute dream and I want this afternoon, this evening to be yours. I couldn’t have imagined it any better. Thank you!”