Dominic Thiem

Dominic Thiem has won one Grand Slam singles title, which he captured at the 2020 US Open. In a thrilling final, he defeated the German Alexander Zverev in five sets to take the championship. This victory marked a historic milestone, making him the first male player born in the 1990s to claim a major singles title.

Thiem is known for his aggressive baseline play, heavily relying on a massive topspin forehand generated by his extreme western grip. His physical, high-energy style made him one of the most formidable clay-court players of his era, leading to him reaching the finals of the French Open multiple times. He routinely pushes opponents back behind the baseline with punishing, heavy groundstrokes.

Thiem faced the legendary Rafael Nadal in his first two Grand Slam finals at the French Open, losing to the Spaniard in both 2018 and 2019. He also lost a grueling five-set match to Novak Djokovic in the final of the 2020 Australian Open. These high-stakes losses against two members of the "Big Three" only amplified the narrative when he finally broke through to win the 2020 US Open.

Thiem suffered a severe right wrist injury in June 2021 during a match in Mallorca, which sidelined him for nearly nine months. Even after returning to the ATP tour in 2022, he struggled significantly to regain his elite form, confidence, and consistency. The physical and mental toll of the injury ultimately derailed his momentum, keeping him from reaching his previous top-tier ranking.