The sensations, especially on the forehand, never came back like before.
After shaking hands with the American and greeting the crowd, Dominic Thiem spoke from Arthur Ashe Court.I first played here in 2014 and had my greatest success on this court in the strange 2020 edition, in very different conditions.he first indicated in reference to the closed doors imposed in 2020 in the midst of the Covid pandemic. It was an incredible moment, but at the same time a little sad. So I’m very happy to have had the chance to play my last match of the US Open today on this court and in front of you..”
Then, the double finalist at Roland-Garros in 2018 and 2019 returned to the conditions of his end of career.The sensations, especially on the forehand, never came back as before. Because of that, I suffered mentally. It was very hard to accept“, added the former world number 3 in a press conference while emphasizing that he was at peace with his decision to put away his rackets at almost 31 years old (he will celebrate his birthday on September 3).
“Once I made my decision in March, I was happyhe continued. Of course, I loved traveling around the world to play tennis, but at the same time, I always really liked being at home. Now it’s going to be a return to normal life. That’s why it’s not so difficult for me and why I’m happy with my decision..”
Dominic Thiem with the 2020 US Open trophy
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“I’m sorry it had to end like this, but there are a lot of people who love you.Ben Shelton replied. Winning a Grand Slam tournament is something you dream of as a child playing tennis. It couldn’t have happened to a nicer person.“A beautiful tribute signed by the 21-year-old player, who will face Roberto Bautista Agut in the second round.