Dominic Thiem Bids Farewell to U.S. Open with No Regrets

Dominic Thiem, 30, reflected on his career and bid goodbye to the U.S. Open after a first-round defeat by American Ben Shelton. Thiem, who won the U.S. Open in 2020, will retire at the end of the 2024 season following persistent struggles with a wrist injury. He expressed contentment with his career achievements.

Dominic Thiem said he had no regrets about how his career panned out as he bid adieu to the U.S. Open, the tournament in which he enjoyed his greatest success, following a first-round defeat by American Ben Shelton.

The 30-year-old Austrian won the U.S. Open in 2020 before suffering a wrist injury in 2021, which kept him out of action for months and saw him slip down the world rankings. Earlier this year, he announced he would retire at the end of the 2024 season, after playing at his home Vienna Open in October.

"I was struggling enough the last years, especially since I was not able to come back to my level, but once I took the decision this year in March, I was happy about it," Thiem told reporters after losing 6-4 6-2 6-2. Thiem expressed contentment with his career achievements despite the setbacks, highlighting his memorable moments at the U.S. Open, including his 2020 victory.

(With inputs from agencies.)