Numerous fans gathered well before the session began for the chance to meet their idol up close. Thiem patiently fulfilled one autograph request after another, signing tennis balls, caps and personal memorabilia while also taking time for plenty of photos.

The occasion once again demonstrated the special place the Austrian holds in the hearts of the home crowd. Fans of all ages seized the rare opportunity for a personal encounter with Austria’s most successful tennis player of recent years.

Although Thiem ended his professional career in 2024, his connection with the Erste Bank Open and its fans remains as strong as ever. The huge turnout in the Fan Zone proved that Dominic Thiem can still draw the crowds in Vienna.