Grand Slam champion Dominic Thiem called time on an illustrious but injury-hit career in Vienna, bowing out at his home tournament after a first-round defeat.

Dominic Thiem's tennis career ends as the one-time Grand Slam winner loses to Luciano Darderi in the first round of the Vienna Open.

Austria’s Dominic Thiem, a former US Open champion, was swept aside 6-7 (6-8), 2-6 by Luciano Darderi at the Vienna Open on Tuesday, ending his career on home ground after battling a long-term wrist injury.

Austria's Dominic Thiem, a former US Open champion, concluded his tennis career with a defeat to Luciano Darderi at the Vienna Open. Despite the loss, Thiem received heartfelt tributes from fans and fellow players.

Austria's Dominic Thiem, a former U.S. Open champion, faced a disappointing exit at the Vienna Open on Tuesday, falling to Luciano Darderi with

Dominic Thiem ended his career in front of the home fans at the ATP 500 event in Vienna. Dominic faced Luciano Darderi in the first round and suffered a 7-6, 6-2 loss in an hour and 39 minutes. It was Thiem's 563rd and last match in a career,

Former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem fell 7-6(6) 6-2 to Italy's Luciano Darderi at the Vienna Open on Tuesday in what was the 31-year-old Austrian's final professional match.

Dominic Thiem played his last professional match on Tuesday, losing 7-6 (6), 6-2 to Luciano Darderi in the first round at the Erste Bank Open.

Former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem officially made his farewell from tennis on Tuesday when the 31-year-old Austrian lost a first-round match at the Erste Bank Open to Luciano Darderi in Vienna.