Stadthalle: Thiem knows his opponents in Vienna – hammerless for Schwärzler

Dominic Thiem faced an Italian in round 1 of his last participation in an ATP tournament.

As the draw for the Erste Bank Open in the Vienna Stadthalle on Saturday revealed, the Lower Austrian will face the world number 44 at the end of his career. Luciano Darderi.

Joel Schwärzler was drawn number one on his debut at the biggest domestic tournament. The Vorarlberger can match with the German Alexander Zverev.

Is Thiem delaying his tennis retirement?

Schwärzler received the right to start in the town hall tournament worth $2.626 million thanks to a wild card. It is the 18-year-old’s first participation at the ATP 500 level.

Meanwhile, Thiem could delay the start of his tennis retirement on Tuesday if he wins against Darderi, whom he has never played against. A sold-out house awaits the 31-year-old. Should the local hero win, either Briton Jack Draper or Japanese Kei Nishikori would be waiting in the round of 16.

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