Dominic Thiem resumes training ahead of return to tennis

Dominic Thiem is back to practising after his latest setback that included a positive covid-19 test with the Austrian set to return to action in Belgrade.

The former US Open champion has only been able to play one tournament so far this season, which was at a Challenger event in Marbella where he lost in the first round to Argentina’s Pedro Cachin. The injury-stricken player suffered another blow shortly after that match.

Originally planning to travel to Morocco to play an ATP event, the 28-year-old was forced to remain in Marbella after testing positive for COVID-19. At the time Thiem said he suffered only mild symptoms. Fortunately, the Austrian has now been given medical approval to resume training once again.

He announced the news on social media:

“Hey, Guys! I had my medical check at the Red Bull Center yesterday and received the result from my doctors today that I can resume my normal workout routine and practice sessions. So my goal for the next couple of days is to practice, get stronger, get back on track."

Thiem is scheduled to return to action next week at the Serbian Open. An ATP 250 event held in Belgrade which will also feature world No.1 Novak Djokovic, Andre Rublev and Fabio Fognini. Later in the month Thiem will then head to Portugal after accepting a wild card to play in the Estoril Open where he will make his tournament debut.