Former world no.3 Dominic Thiem set for long-awaited comeback from injury in Marbella Challenger

Dominic Thiem is set to make his long-awaited comeback to tennis after announcing that he will take part at the Marbella Challenger next week. The Austrian was granted a wildcard to compete at the Marbella event, as he announced the news on Instagram. Ad/> He said: «Hi everyone, I wanted to let you know that I will be playing this upcoming week a tournament in Marbella, Spain.

I want to start getting contact with the competition after all these months and I believe this is the right way to start. ATP BelgradeDjokovic joined by Thiem, Monfils for Serbia Open in April16/03/2022 AT 08:46 »It's been a very, very tough period for me and to go back to competition is what I need. To step on a tennis court and compete is what I have been waiting for so long and as you know I had a lot of setbacks.

I know this will be a slow process of getting back to the top level, but I am ready to work hard and start humble. «I want to thank the tournament director for his invitation at the @andaluciaopen. Thanks also to you all for the support!» Thiem is now set to play in his first tournament since taking part at the Mallorca Open in June, as a wrist injury forced him to pull out of Wimbledon last year.

'Not surprised' — Wilander hails 'complete player' Swiatek as No. 1 in waiting 'Big challenge for me' — Murray sets up Medvedev clash after beating Delbonis in Miami It was the start of an agonising period for the 28-year-old, who also ended up missing the US Open after facing a setback in his recovery from a wrist injury. The former world no.3 was then focused on being ready for the 2022 season, but missed the first three months of the calendar year.