– Dominic Thiem’s Grand Slam career ended with a first-round loss to Ben Shelton at the U.S. Open
– Thiem expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play in front of a packed crowd after winning the tournament without fans in 2020
– Thiem battled wrist injuries in recent years and announced that this season would be his last
– Thiem won the U.S. Open in 2020 and reached four Grand Slam finals during his career
– Thiem struggled to regain form and strength after a wrist injury in 2021
– Shelton praised Thiem’s career and resilience in the face of injuries
– Thiem plans to retire after two more events and stay involved in tennis through his academy in Austria
– Diego Schwartzman also played his final U.S. Open match and plans to end his career in February 2025
– Schwartzman expressed emotion and gratitude for his success in New York and his career as a whole