Dominic Thiem won the NIKI Award in the Special Award category on Thursday night. David Alaba was the one who gave it to him. He must have felt very strongly about that. On Instagram, the tennis player who was leaving thanked the Real Madrid player who took the free kick.

The night was truly amazing. Thank you to everyone who was there yesterday, Thiem wrote on the social media site. “Congratulations to all the athletes who inspire young people to play sports, not just the athletes of the year.” Because sports are important for living a healthy, happy life.

“A great example”

Alaba, who has been named Sportsman of the Year three times, gave him the award. “David, I have no words to describe how much your presence yesterday meant to me.” All the kids out there should look up to you. You’re a great friend and person. “Thank you for your help,” the 31-year-old told the ÖFB leader as he bowed.

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Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Roger Federer all sent Thiem video notes as a special surprise. Thiem said, “I really didn’t expect the three of you yesterday.” “This is something I will never forget because you guys were so great!”