The Austrian Dominic Thiem, who announced the end of his career, was eliminated at the last Roland-Garros of his career, after his defeat in the 2nd round of qualifying against Otto Virtanen (6-2, 7-5) this Wednesday. Not invited for the final draw, during the final Roland-Garros of his career, he nevertheless did the job in the first round of qualifying, beating the Italian Franco Agamenone (3-6, 6-3, 6-2 ).
“I would like to thank everyone who came to see me play during these two qualifying matches. It’s special, I really have a special relationship with the tournament. I really enjoyed playing in front of a full Suzanne-Lenglen court this Wednesday. I will come back here, for sure, as a spectator,” he expressed during the tribute paid to his career on the Suzanne-Lenglen court, after the match.
Since his serious injury in 2021 to his wrist, the double finalist Porte d’Auteuil, has no longer been able to regain his former level and is currently vegetating around the top 100. Among the reasons behind this “well-considered” decision, he cites the The still delicate condition of his right wrist, but also “a deep feeling” that has been driving him for “a long time”.