Dominic Thiem. File.
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Two-time finalist Dominic Thiem stated a tragic farewell to Roland Garros after the soon-to-retire Austrian was knocked out within the second spherical of qualifying on May 22.
Thiem, the 2018 and 2019 finalist, went down 6-2, 7-5 to Finland’s Otto Virtanen and was then offered with a commemorative trophy by match director Amelie Mauresmo.
Thiem was visibly moved as he spoke fondly of his reference to the French clay.
“Thank you for this marvellous goodbye,” the Austrian stated as he obtained his trophy.
“I have had so many good results, good memories and good moments on these courts, I’ll never forget it,” he stated.
Thiem has did not go previous the primary spherical of the principle attract Paris since his 2019 run to the ultimate and has dropped from World No.3 to 131 within the rankings.
His profession has been blighted by a niggling wrist harm and since his crowning second in 2020 when he beat Alexander Zverev within the Covid-affected US Open closing his profession has nose-dived.
The 30-year-old has already introduced plans to retire from tennis on the finish of the 2024 season.
The first spherical of the French Open correct begins on Sunday.
Source: www.thehindu.com
