Dominic Thiem is set to announce the next step of his tennis ‘journey’ on Monday, March 23.
The former US Open champion posted the following message on his Instagram story.
“Hi everyone, I have some news to share with you soon! After an incredible 14 years competing on the ATP Tour, my journey will be continuing in a new and exciting way. Looking forward to passing on my knowledge and experiences in the sport I love most. Monday, March 23,” wrote Thiem.
If Thiem plans to ‘pass on his knowledge’ as a coach, here are three players he could choose.
Dominic Thiem could coach Alexander Zverev
World number four Alexander Zverev is arguably the greatest player to have never won a Grand Slam title.
That’s not to say he hasn’t come close, though.
He came closest, in his first major final, six years ago.
Zverev led his close friend, Thiem, by two sets to love in the US Open final, before losing in five.
The German’s poor serving and lack of aggression let him down that day, as Thiem took advantage to win his one and only Grand Slam title.
Zverev has played and lost two further major finals, at the 2024 French Open (vs Carlos Alcaraz) and the 2025 Australian Open (vs Jannik Sinner).
The 28-year-old is nearly there, but can’t seem to get over the line.
That’s why he should hire Thiem.
Zverev is joined by his brother, Mischa Zverev, and his father, Alexander Zverev Sr, at ATP Tour events.
Perhaps it’s time to add another voice into the mix, and one who has won a Grand Slam, at that.
Zverev and Thiem are close, and clearly trust each other, so the Austrian could be the perfect fit…
Austrian youngster Lilli Tagger should try to hire Dominic Thiem
If Thiem wanted to coach someone at the beginning of their career, he could opt to join Lilli Tagger’s team.
The Austrian is just 18 years old, and looks to be one of the brightest prospects in women’s tennis.
Tagger won the 2025 French Open juniors title and has already played a WTA Tour final, at last year’s Jiangxi Open
- 2025 Jiangxi Open F – Lilli Tagger lost to Anna Blinkova, 3-6, 3-6
Already ranked inside the world’s top 120, Tagger has immense potential and could use Thiem’s experience to help her fulfil it.
Tagger already has a Grand Slam-winning coach, Francesca Schiavone, though she likely wouldn’t turn down a chance to add another big name to her team.
And, not only do Tagger and Thiem have their nationality in common, but the pair both use(d) one-handed backhands.
Dominic Thiem might help Stefanos Tsitsipas return to the top 10
Another one-handed backhander, Stefanos Tsitsipas, has fallen on hard times.
Once ranked inside the top five, challenging for Grand Slam titles against the likes of Thiem, Tsitsipas now sits outside the world’s top 50.
The Greek has an on-again, off-again coaching relationship with his father, Apostolos Tsitsipas, which, from the outside looking in, doesn’t look entirely healthy.
Thiem could be the coach Tsitsipas has been looking for.
The Austrian knows exactly what Tsitsipas has been going through, having struggled with injuries himself.
And, he has played and beaten most of the rivals the Greek is meeting on tour.
Whatever Tsitsipas is doing isn’t working, so why not make a change and bring in Thiem, at least temporarily?
What Dominic Thiem has said about coaching in the past
Thiem’s Instagram post strongly hinted at a coaching debut, although his past comments cast doubt on that idea.
During an interview with ‘Tennis Majors‘ in 2024, Thiem shared his thoughts on coaching.
“I don’t know what will happen in the future, but for now, no, I don’t plan to come back to coaching on the circuit, because I’m a little tired of travelling,” he said.
He did, however, suggest he could help out younger players.
“It’s true that my career and my experiences could be very useful to young players, especially between 15 and 20-21 years old, at the time of the transition between juniors and professionals. On that, I have a lot to share,” said Thiem.
Perhaps Thiem has changed his mind about coaching…
Only time will tell!
