Dominic Thiem's poor run continues as he bowed out of the 2023 French Open in the opening round, losing to Pedro Cachin on Monday, May 29. Tennis fans were devastated to see the 29-year-old lose in the first round of the clay-court Major for the third straight year.The two-time Roland Garros finalist lost 3-6, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-4, 2-6 to the 64th-ranked Argentine and now has a 7-13 record in the season. Thiem lost to Rafael Nadal in the Paris Major finals in 2018 and 2019.Having won 10 out of his 17 ATP singles titles on clay, the Austrian was considered a threat on the red dirt before he suffered a severe wrist injury in June 2021. He returned to action in March 2022 but the 2020 US Open winner struggled to find his rhythm. He kept sliding down the rankings and reached No. 352 in June 2022 and has been trying to regain his top form ever since.Monday saw Thiem crash out in the opening round of a fifth consecutive Grand Slam tournament. Although his fans were dejected, they continued to show support and back him to return strongly.One fan compared Thiem's situation to Nadal's at the same age, saying that there is still hope for the Austrian."I just want to say that Dominic Thiem is 29. He’s dealt with a terrible wrist injury and a subsequent loss of momentum and belief. Rafa Nadal was 29 in 2016. He also dealt with a racquet hand wrist injury that sapped his results for 2 years. He found his way back. There is hope," a fan tweeted.Tennis In the Park 🇺🇦@TennisInthePar1I just want to say that Dominic Thiem is 29. He’s dealt with a terrible wrist injury and a subsequent loss of momentum and belief.Rafa Nadal was 29 in 2016. He also dealt with a racquet hand wrist injury that sapped his results for 2 years. He found his way back. There is hope.1289I just want to say that Dominic Thiem is 29. He’s dealt with a terrible wrist injury and a subsequent loss of momentum and belief.Rafa Nadal was 29 in 2016. He also dealt with a racquet hand wrist injury that sapped his results for 2 years. He found his way back. There is hope.Another fan was disappointed by Thiem's struggle and felt bad for the 29-year-old. "As a longtime fan, it’s just so painful watching @domithiem struggle so much as a shadow of his former shelf. This player doesn’t resemble the Dominator who won the US Open in 2020," a user wrote.Paisano@Paisano@WeAreTennis As a longtime fan, it’s just so painful watching @domithiem struggle so much as a shadow of his former shelf. This player doesn’t resemble the Dominator who won the US Open in 2020.30@WeAreTennis As a longtime fan, it’s just so painful watching @domithiem struggle so much as a shadow of his former shelf. This player doesn’t resemble the Dominator who won the US Open in 2020.One fan humorously stated that they are willing to perform black magic to bring Thiem back to his best."At this point, I’m all in learn some black magic bc I need Dominic Thiem back!! This is depressing, also 20x more depressing bc it's RG," another tweet read.A✨@_fazahsn_At this point I’m all in learn some black magic bc I need Dominic Thiem back!!This is depressing, also 20x more depressing bc its RG 8At this point I’m all in learn some black magic bc I need Dominic Thiem back!!This is depressing, also 20x more depressing bc its RG 😭Here are some more reactions:Trenton Jocz@TrentonJocz3 consecutive Round 1 losses at RG for Dominic Thiem, and before turning 30.Among the most unthinkable developments that's happened in the sport, one of his hallmarks was just mowing guys down here in the early rounds, now can't even win a match.2033 consecutive Round 1 losses at RG for Dominic Thiem, and before turning 30.Among the most unthinkable developments that's happened in the sport, one of his hallmarks was just mowing guys down here in the early rounds, now can't even win a match.Vinay Kumar@Vinaykumar_vk20@WeAreTennis Sad to see this what a player he was heart goes out to Thiem45@WeAreTennis Sad to see this 💔💔 what a player he was heart goes out to Thiemally-loves- all-real-crime-tv@allysonhallhot1@WeAreTennis Come on, if he can go for five sets he's not done, way to support his great efforts today, give up on him so easily. Way to go Dominic. Commiserations on the loss better luck next time dude. Well played don't give up 20@WeAreTennis Come on, if he can go for five sets he's not done, way to support his great efforts today, give up on him so easily. Way to go Dominic. Commiserations on the loss better luck next time dude. Well played don't give up 👏👏👏👏👏Ravi Shankar@ravists2002@WeAreTennis This is really sad to see. I still believe thiem can make a comeback to the top. He needs a different voice by his side in his team. He is too good a player and I hope things fall in place for him.11@WeAreTennis This is really sad to see. I still believe thiem can make a comeback to the top. He needs a different voice by his side in his team. He is too good a player and I hope things fall in place for him.Kabir@Kabeer2ssssssIt pains to see state of Thiem right now. 3 back to back Rd 1 exits at Rg. He was once seen as successor to Rafa on clay. Such a bog downfall 🥹 twitter.com/wearetennis/st…We Are Tennis@WeAreTennisTwo-time finalist Dominic Thiem out in round 1 after a 5 sets fight 155Two-time finalist Dominic Thiem out in round 1 after a 5 sets fight 😔 https://t.co/9meXCRTPApIt pains to see state of Thiem right now. 3 back to back Rd 1 exits at Rg. He was once seen as successor to Rafa on clay. Such a bog downfall 😢🥹 twitter.com/wearetennis/st…Mia@mementoo_vivere@WeAreTennis He just needs a few good wins... Stay strong, Domi 13@WeAreTennis 💔💔💔 He just needs a few good wins... Stay strong, Domi 💪❤️Gabonewe Setshedi@Gabojust@WeAreTennis It's an unfortunate development for Dominic Thiem,he hasn't snapped back after the severe injury that hindered his promising tennis career. He's one on the proficient players on tour after winning the 2020 US Open. It's a reverse fortune for him but he'll revive.#RolandGarros12@WeAreTennis It's an unfortunate development for Dominic Thiem,he hasn't snapped back after the severe injury that hindered his promising tennis career. He's one on the proficient players on tour after winning the 2020 US Open. It's a reverse fortune for him 😥but he'll revive.#RolandGarrosDominic Thiem vows to work harder after French Open 2023 exitDominic ThiemIn a press conference after his first-round loss at the 2023 French Open, Dominic Thiem remarked that he was content with the way he was playing and admitted that his preparation was not enough to go deep in the Paris Major. He also exuded confidence in performing better in the forthcoming events.“It's obviously difficult, but I'm really convinced with the path that I'm on right now, especially the last six weeks," Thiem said. "That's when I started to be really into my career again, really push myself every day to the limit. But, on the same hand, six weeks is not enough yet to make a deep run here. I have to continue working like that. Today, I failed to reward myself. Hopefully, the next tournament I can do it.”The 2020 US Open title was the 92nd-ranked player's last ATP singles crown.