Dominic Thiem Retires After US Open Loss

Dominic Thiem's Grand Slam career concluded at the 2024 US Open with a first-round loss to Ben Shelton, marking an emotional farewell on the same court where he won his only major title in 2020. Thiem, who has struggled with a persistent wrist injury since 2021, expressed contentment with his decision to retire after his home tournament in Vienna in October. Despite his recent challenges, Thiem's career highlights include a US Open victory, reaching No. 3 in the rankings, and multiple Grand Slam finals. Shelton's win was marked by a powerful performance, securing 91% of his first-serve points and hitting 34 winners. Other notable first-round victories included Alexander Zverev, Andrey Rublev, Casper Ruud, and Taylor Fritz.