Dominic Thiem nearing return from wrist injury

Former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem plans to be back in action in time for the 2022 Australian Open.

The 28-year-old Austrian has been sidelined by a right wrist injury since June.

"I am very happy to announce that my recovery is going well," Thiem posted Tuesday on Twitter. "The MRI I did today showed that my wrist injury has improved significantly. ... My team and I strongly believe that I'll be ready to make my c