Tennis-Thiem sees 2024 as 'last chance' to climb the rankings

Jan 15, 2024; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Dominic Thiem of Austria plays a shot against Felix Auger Aliassime (not pictured) of Canada in Round 1 of the Men's Singles on Day 2 of the Australian Open tennis at Rod Laver Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

(Reuters) - Former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem said this season is his "last chance" to get back to playing at a level he expects of himself and climb back up the world rankings after dropping down the order due to injuries.

The 30-year-old former world number three struggled to get back to top form after suffering a wrist injury in 2021, which sidelined him for months, and the Austrian fell out of the top 300 in 2022.