– Dominic Thiem lost in the first round of the U.S. Open to Ben Shelton, marking the end of his Grand Slam career
– Thiem expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play in front of a packed crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium after winning the U.S. Open in 2020 without fans
– Thiem, who has battled wrist injuries, announced this would be his final season and received a wild card entry into the tournament
– Thiem’s career was highlighted by winning the U.S. Open in 2020 and reaching multiple Grand Slam finals
– Thiem acknowledged that his wrist injury prevented him from regaining his previous form and strength on his forehand
– Ben Shelton, who defeated Thiem, praised Thiem’s career and the challenges of professional tennis
– Thiem plans to play two more events before retiring and hopes to 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 his native Argentina in 2025, reflecting on his achievements and emotions at the end of his match.