Babolat and Dominic Thiem: A Decade of Partnership
Thiem Retires from Tennis
Since 2015, Austrian tennis champion Dominic Thiem has wielded Babolat racquets with finesse and power. As he bids farewell to skilled tennis on the ATP 500 in Vienna — a match he victoriously claimed in 2019 — the journey displays a monumental profession highlighted by his ascent to World No. 3 in 2020 and his triumphant run on the US Open. With Babolat’s Pure Strike racquet and RPM Energy strings as fixed companions, Thiem has been a exceptional ambassador for the model, signifying a profitable collaboration.
The phrase “magnificence” aptly encapsulates Dominic Thiem’s presence on the court docket. Famend for his technical talent and exemplary sportsmanship, the Austrian bids adieu to his 15-year ATP Tour profession in Vienna, having spent 10 exceptional seasons partnered with Babolat.
Dominic formally joined the Babolat household in 2015, wielding the Pure Strike—a racquet crafted for precision management, ideally fitted to aggressive gamers. In his debut season, he clinched ATP 250 titles in Good, Umag, and Gstaad, illustrating the quick affect of this partnership. But, Thiem’s reference to Babolat predates this period, starting on the 2013 Australian Open. Jean-Christophe Verborg, Babolat’s Head of Competitors, recounts: “Whereas we sometimes signal rising abilities early, working with Dominic was non-negotiable for us. Our dedication noticed us visiting him a number of occasions—from Vienna to Tenerife—satisfied that the Pure Strike racquet was his excellent accomplice. We knew he would characterize our ‘management’ phase exceptionally.”
All through his profession, Dominic has sought improvements, collaborating on the RPM Energy strings and evolving the Pure Strike racquet to optimize his recreation. This powerhouse partnership thrives past the court docket; as Éric Babolat notes, “We share core values with Dominic—his tenacious spirit, exemplary sportsmanship, and environmental consciousness. Over the previous decade, our joint dedication has fine-tuned his tools, and I’m immensely happy with the sturdy bond we’ve cast.”
DOMINIC THIEM AT A GLANCE
• Austrian, 31 years previous
• World No. 3 in March 2020
• 17 ATP titles together with the 2020 US Open
• 12 ATP finals, together with the 202 Australian Open and 2018/2019 French Open
• With Babolat since 2015
• Racquet: Babolat Pure Strike / Strings: Babolat RPM Energy