Dominic Thiem’s comeback has taken an unexpected detour.
The 2020 US Open champion announced he tested positive for Coronavirus.
“Looks like lately the good news don’t last long,” Thiem posted on Instagram. “Last night after dinner, I started feeling unwell and didn’t have a good night. After developing mild symptoms, I decided to take a test this morning, which came back positive for COVID-19.
“Now I have to wait and see how it develops. I’ll keep you posted. Thank you all in advance for your support!”
Thiem made his ATP Challenger comeback yesterday losing 6-3 6-4 to Argentina’s Pedro Cachin in Marbella, Spain.
It was the 50th-ranked Austrian’s first match since he retired from his Mallorca Open opener last June due to a right wrist injury.