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Despite having himself a blast this year by winning two majors and some other impressive tournaments, world no. 2 Carlos Alcaraz took a moment to acknowledge the massive leap that his fellow star Jannik Sinner has made this season, who ascended to the world no. 1 as of the time of writing and is likely to finish as the year-end no. 1. In three showdowns this season, Alcaraz has managed to beat Sinner in each. However, it is worth noting that Sinner has made the most of his chances for most of the campaign, and it cannot be denied that there are indeed a lot of talks as to how the Spanish star just merely fell behind the Italian world no. 1. But tennis is a game, and Alcaraz is quick to admit that his competitor has had the better year. It takes a lot of grit to admit that another player is better than you – at least for this season – and Alcaraz knows that he’s humble enough to give praise to some of the best players in the game who’s just had an elite-level performance in the 2024 Tour. A Better Year This year, Alcaraz boasts a 51-10 record, tallying four titles and earning $9,036,407 in prize money. So far, this has been a promising campaign for the 21-year-old, and one can say that there is indeed a lot to expect from Alcaraz as he continues to get better in the game. However, he is definitely quick to acknowledge that Sinner has had a better year. “For sure. I mean, it doesn't matter that I have beaten Jannik three times. Probably I didn't play good tennis in some tournaments. My percentage of wins this year is really, really high, but Jannik is another level this year,” Alcaraz said. “He has earned over 91 percent of wins this year. So just a few players have done this before.” For context, Sinner has improved to a 65-6 record this year to go along with seven titles, including $12,032,935 in prize money. On the other hand, Alcaraz has won 83.6% of his games in 2024, just a little bit behind Sinner’s 91.5% win rate. The two players have been consistently locked for the battle for the World no. 1, but it seems that Sinner is poised to take this round away. A Promise to Focus in Games Still, Alcaraz believes that there’s no reason for him to panic or be pressured in his games. After all, he’s still young, and he is keen to finish his season at a high note rather than bowing out of the game and taking an early rest to cap off the year. There’s still his games in the Rolex Paris Masters and the upcoming ATP Finals, where he’s expected to play in both. “I have important tournaments ahead, that I really want to go far in and play good tennis,” Alcaraz said. “The most important thing that I have to think is to understand the goals about the end of the year. I want to finish second in the ATP Rankings. That means that I have to play good tennis and be fresh mentally to do good results in the last tournaments.” At this point, there are still bigger expectations from Alcaraz in the coming years, and that means that he is definitely due for a climb to the top spot. For now, he is conceding the battle, but expect to see him back in the mix for next year’s battle.

Austrian superstar Dominic Thiem’s retirement run has finally begun as he was given a farewell Sunday ceremony in his game in Vienna at the Erste Bank Open, with the likes of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic paying tribute to the star for his impressive performances over the years. Dominic Thiem announced his intention of retiring from the game by the end of the Vienna Open this October. So far, Thiem’s campaign this year has been quite special, and it cannot be denied that the star has become a prominent icon who’s been on the rise over the years. Thiem’s success in the ATP Tour was celebrated in his final run this year, and he definitely felt at home. Ranking as high as the world no. 3, Dominic Thiem started pro in 2011, putting up impressive performances, climbing all the way to the top of the tennis world. It cannot be denied that Thiem’s retirement from the tennis action also says a lot about how Austrian tennis will quite die down after he steps out of the action. A Talented Star On the Exit Dominic Thiem won a total of 17 ATP Tour singles titles, which also includes a win in the 2020 US Open, where he needed to come back from two sets down to beat Alexander Zverev. He is the first player from the 1990s to claim a Major singles title, and the only Austrian to ever win in the hard courts of the US Open. So far, Thiem finished with a 348–213 (62.3% win rate) and finished as high as the world no. 3, challenging the likes of Federer, Djokovic, and Nadal for dominance over the years. Thiem was also runner-up at the 2019 and 2020 ATP Finals, where he lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas and Daniil Medvedev, respectively. He has reached the finals in the Australian Open, French Open, and the US Open – only winning in the latter. Thiem won the 2020 Austrian Sportsman of the Year award, the fourth time a tennis player has won the award since its creation in 1949. Final Sunday in Vienna At the age of 31, Thiem has spent a promising day in celebrating the final run of his career. The Austrian star said that it hurts seeing that his journey was coming to an end, but claims that he’s had a wonderful time in making the most out of his career in the ATP Tour. “It was an incredible journey. You were the most important ones, opponents and friends and it was always a pleasure to be with you,” said Thiem after walking through a guard of honour that included his ATP Tour rivals Frances Tiafoe, Matteo Berrettini and Jack Draper, as well as his former coach Nicolas Massu and Germans Boris Becker, Tommy Haas and Matthias Bachinger. “It means so much to me that you were there today.” Thiem is known for being a massive star in Austria and has had a high-fan presence in his games. His career was disrupted by a tough injury in 2021 but managed to return to action in his games in 2022. The Austrian star, however, would not come out to get his impressive groove back and fall down the ATP Tour rankings as time went by. With that said, Thiem would go on to decide to retire and call it a career at the end of the Vienna Open.

There are high expectations for Novak Djokovic going into this season, but after spending whole nine months without even winning a single tournament aside from the 2024 Paris Olympics, it does seem that desperation is certainly kicking in for the Serbian star as he now eyes to make it to the ATP Finals in Turin with a qualifying position. Sure, Djokovic nearly had a chance to win his first ATP tournament of the season and claim his 100th tour-level title when he dropped the final in the Rolex Shanghai Masters against Jannik Sinner, but the Serbian ultimately set himself up for a big chance in the final tournament of the season. Djokovic left the Shanghai Masters with crucial points that could send him into a qualifying position in the ATP Finals. He was initially ninth place in the list before playing in the eighth ATP Masters 1000 tournament of the season before surging into sixth place thanks to his trip to the final. A Chance for Year-End Championships Djokovic sits in the sixth spot with a total of 3,910 points as of the time of writing. He is 605 points ahead of Alex de Minaur, who is at ninth overall and will be outside of the cut for the season finale. This just means that the final stretch of tournaments will be crucial enough for Djokovic to seal his ticket to the ATP Finals. So far, Jannik Sinner (10,330), Carlos Alcaraz (6,710), and Alexander Zverev (6,215) are the only players who are qualified in the ATP Finals. It cannot be denied that Djokovic is surging at the right time, and now he needs to cap off the rest of the year with a magnificent clap in his games. So far, Djokovic is slated to rest in the coming tournaments and is likely to play later in the next and final Masters 1000 event of the season, the Rolex Paris Masters, which is set this October 28th to November 3rd. He may opt in to play in the likes of the Erste Bank Open (October 21-27) or the Swiss Indoors Basel (October 21-27), but is is more likely that the Serbian star will save his strength for the big stage of Paris instead. Pushing for Greatness at Season’s End It is also worth noting that Djokovic owns the most title wins in that said event, with the Serbian star scoring seven wins in the tournament. As the last player remaining of the iconic big three (Nadal opted to retire this season), Djokovic is keen to focus and try to compete more at a high level in hopes of cementing his place in the game. “I don’t know what the future brings, I’ll just try to kind of go with the flow to see how I feel in a given moment but I still plan to compete and play next season,” he told reporters of his plans in the future after reports of Nadal’s retirement have surfaced. “Right now it’s really about Slams and about still seeing how far I can kind of push the bar for myself.” As said before, this has been quite a disappointing year for Djokovic, who was expected to make a grind out of all the big competitions in the ATP Tour this year. At the age of 37, Djokovic seeks to earn his 17th run at the ATP Finals. Only Roger Federer (18) and Rafael Nadal (17) have managed to climb to the top of the season-ender tournament that many times so far.

Bulgarian tennis star Grigor Dimitrov believes that he is still due for more tennis games in his career as he seeks to have a much longer tennis career. As he seeks to make his winning strides in the Shanghai Masters, Dimitrov is motivated to continue making some big strides in the game as the star hopes to build on impressive games in the long run. Ranked as high as the world no. 3 in the ATP Tour, Dimitrov seems to be pleased with the way the game is working for him right now and seeks to continue building on his success over the years. At this point, it is hard to argue that the tennis star is making himself well in the games, and he is getting comfortable with competing at a high level while showing that he has what it takes to deliver impressive performances on the big stage. A Promise of Playing More Back in 2020, Dimitrov was one of the unfortunate tennis players who suffered COVID-19 and had to be hospitalized. He would go on to drop weight and even lose muscle, and then later rebuilding his career piece by piece and coming up with a physique that made him far from his actual age – reaching what many would say is his physical peak. However, is it impossible for him to play more despite not having much of a strong presence in most tournaments? Stan Wawrinka was already the third-oldest man to win a Masters 1000 match at the age of 39, while Gael Monfils did the same feat at age 38. This is not to mention the likes of Novak Djokovic and many other stars who are still at the top of the league at this point in time. “It's a give-and-take until you finish. I still have a lot of tennis ahead of me. It's more about how I manage it and how I put myself in a position to enjoy every moment I step out to play and not think too much about the result,” said Dimitrov. “It's very complicated, especially when you play very well and you are in the top 10 and still want more, but you need, I don't know if it's patience or more consistency. But I just believe that if you put it all together, in the end, it all depends on you." Longevity in Display It has been quite the story for Dimitrov to come up with impressive performances this season. The star has fallen off at no. 1252 as of August 2024, but that does not mean that he can actually come up with more wins and try to be present in more games to come. “I think the longevity, when you look back and you think about it, let’s say 16 years I’ve been on tour, it kind of hits you in a very funny way, like in a good way,” the Bulgarian star said. “And then all of a sudden you go like too far in the past, so it’s like I’m trying not to really overthink about that, especially where I’m at right now. Because, yeah, let’s face it, I’m more on the other side than this side.” At the age of 33, it does seem that Dimitrov still has a lot of tennis ahead of him, and 16 years in action at the Tour is clearly a promising stretch that has made him one of the most prominent players in the game. It is worth noting that Dimitrov is still seeking to leave big strides in his career, and with more years to come, he is expected to deliver that success in the long run.

At the age of 23, Jannik Sinner’s 2024 ATP Tour run seems to be quite the season to remember for such a young star. However, the Italian star believes that he still has some things to work out and improve on as the calendar closes in on the final tournaments of the year as he seeks to continue his dominance in the game. Winning six tour-level titles, and two Major trophies in the Australian Open and the US Open in this season alone, it is hard to argue that Sinner has indeed made waves in his 2024 campaign as he rushed to the top of the ATP Rankings, holding the world no. 1 spot as of the time of writing. However, despite all those successes and impressive strides, it does seem, that Sinner still notes a lot of things that he still needs to work on and improve in his game. That seems to be a goal that will affect not only his coming run in the Shanghai Masters and the final two tournaments of the year but also the next Tour as he seeks to build a strong pace and keep hold of the top spot for as long as he can. Remarkable 2024 Campaign Jannik Sinner’s strides has become quite the standard in the ATP Tour this season. His impressive campaign has shown that the Big Three era of the league is finally coming to an end, and with Novak Djokovic falling into the top five, it does seem fitting that a young star would take the helm of the ATP Tour rankings now more than ever. A persistent hip injury hampered Sinner’s campaign, but he managed to break through the struggles and later on scored a win at the Cincinnati Open – beating two top-10 stars in Andrey Rublev and Alexander Zverev. He would later go on to dominate in the US Open – capping off an impressive victory in the final major of the season. Sinner defeated 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev in the semis and routed American no. 1 Taylor Fritz for the title. So far, Sinner leads the ATP Live Race to Turin by a total of 4,305 points over Alexander Zverev, who sits in second place. The Italian star seeks to claim his first year-end World no. 1 spot for the first time in his career, and he is definitely closing in fast on that feat. A Note for Improvement Sinner did not play well in all of the games he played this season, but it cannot be denied that in spite of his impressive performances, there is still indeed a need for him to improve in his games this season and beyond. Most of these improvement concerns his health, which played a pivotal role in keeping him off form for some of the biggest tournaments, such as the 2024 Paris Olympics. “I have to improve a couple of things, which already me and my coach in the US Open swing needed to improve,” Sinner said. “We worked on that and also the physical shape. We tried to improve.” So far, his service game has been the best aspect of his tennis run this year. Sinner won at least 87.5% of his service games in the US Open alone, but his backhand, return game, and volleys are expected to be on the focus of his things to work out on in the coming months, and fans can definitely expect to see more from Sinner as he seeks to deliver a promising campaign now more than ever.

Carlos Alcaraz has had a spectacular year, winning two out of four tennis majors in the season coupled with various Masters 1000 victories and many more. However, the tennis star has opted to take a break from the sport with the hopes of preparing himself for the next tennis season. Initially joining the likes of Roberto Bautista Agut, Pablo Carreno, Pedro Martinez, and Rafa Jodar in the Spanish squad for the Davis Cup, Alcaraz is now afforded a weekend off and may likely return for the ATP Finals instead, which will be set this November as the finale of the ATP Tour season. He may also return to the Davis Cup next weekend should he stick to the schedule. So far, Alcaraz can call this a promising year for him so far, and it cannot be denied that the Spanish star has yet proven his worth on the big stage with impressive performances in the game. His successes have become quite a spectacle, and at a young age, he’s already a prominent icon in the Tour at this point in time. A Break to Address Emotional Issues At the age of 21, perhaps the extra passion put in by Alcaraz in his games have become pivotal in his actual success. The world no. 3 managed to win the French Open and Wimbledon this year. He could have managed to come up with a promising trifecta in the US Open, but instead ended up losing in a second round upset. For Alcaraz, it is always a must for him to ensure that he gives out the best of his game at all times, and this should be seen as a massive responsibility for such a young star like him. "Being number one always makes you feel the pressure to do well for your country, especially after not having had good feelings in the last few matches,” Alcaraz said. “I have tried not to do the bad things that I did on the American tour. I had been training well, but training is one thing and competition is another." Maturity In the Game It has been a successful year for the Spaniard, and winning two majors is a first time for him. Still, this has left him exhausted well. Alcaraz has put everything mentally, emotionally, and physically. This is indeed a draining feeling, and putting constant pressure on a 21-year-old is definitely not an easy thing to handle so far. “There are times when I smile because I force myself to smile even if I don't feel like it. Sometimes it works and changes the dynamic, and other times it doesn't,” Alcaraz continued. "At the US Open I forced myself to smile, but it didn't click. This week has helped me both mentally and tennis-wise, I've realized many thing.” Alcaraz’s emotions have cost him well in the past few years. Fans have seen him cramp many times, especially in that 2023 French Open semis clash versus Novak Djokovic. His composure has been quite in question, but it goes without saying that his emotional state has something to do with that. At this point, Alcaraz is still young, and one can say that there are still a lot of expectations set before him. For now, he should take that break well and use it well to get the best out of his rest and make sure that he is ready to roll and play better and bigger in his later return with more tournaments to come.

As if his storied season is already quite on the rise, Jannik Sinner adds more to his impressive success this season after capping off his second major title win at the US Open. The Italian star came up with an impressive victory against Taylor Fritz to beat him in home soil for the crown of New York. What a standout Grand Slam Year it has been for Jannik Sinner so far. He did win the Australian Open with his impressive start to the season, but it cannot be denied that many fans were initially in doubt when he started losing out on the likes of the French Open and Wimbledon. This win in the US Open definitely cements his place at the top of the season with a promising lead on the ATP Rankings. Fans at the Arthur Ashe Stadium were left with roars and shouts as the two finalists battled it out to a tight finish. But in the end, Sinner used his impressive advantage in his forehand which proved to be the winning ordeal for the Italian star to cap off his massive campaign at this point. A Triumph to Remember Sinner assumed control for the whole contest against Fritz – although the first-time major finalist proved to be a tough opponent to beat. The world no. 1 made short work of the American star in their third head-to-head meeting. In a two-hour, 16-minute showdown, Fritz did manage to instill some life in his game after moving ahead 5-3 in the third set, but Sinner went on to reel four straight games to close out the game for good. "So many big wins for me this season, starting off with Australia," said Sinner. "Playing so well there gave me confidence. The work never stops. I know I can still improve, as we saw today, a couple of things. But you have to be proud with what you have and the rest you have to work for it. I can't wait for my continued process." With his victory in New York, Sinner wraps up his record for the year at 55-5. He has also extended his streak to 11 wins in a row, winning big in the Cincinnati Open before heading to the US Open. At this point, Sinner now stands with a whopping 11,180 points to cap off the race. Alexander Zverev stands second after a huge run in the same competition while Carlos Alcaraz fell to third after an early upset. Youngster Dominance At this point, it is also worth noting that Sinner’s victory has capped off a promising run for young players in the 2024 ATP Tour. Sinner just became the fourth man to win the Australian Open and the US Open on hard courts in the same season – joining Novak Djokic, Roger Federer, and Mats Wilander. He is also the first Italian in men’s singles to win the US Open. This is the first time that all four majors in the ATP Tour have been won by players at 23 years or younger. Sinner won the Australian Open and the US Open, while Alcaraz clinched the French Open and Wimbledon. This is definitely the start of a new era – with Djokovic also falling from the top three of the ATP Rankings after a disappointing season where he did not win any majors nor ATP Tournaments save for the Paris Olympics.

It seems that the upset stories aren’t finished just yet as Taylor Fritz just added one more to the list after he defeated Alexander Zverev in the quarterfinal of the US Open in four sets, 7-6(2), 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(3), which helped him reach his first-ever semifinals in any tennis major. Now he is slated to continue a promising campaign on his home soil in front of American fans. Zverev, who just clinched his 450th tour-level win and a slot at the ATP Finals by the end of the Tour, was left disappointed with a tough break after he failed to claw back in the final two sets of the match which led to his loss. On the other side, Fritz claims his landmark moment in the US Open, and he can definitely cap off that run with a massive battle in the semis, where he is set to face fellow American Frances Tiafoe. Fritz held his ground in his game against Zverev, which lasted for three hours and 26 minutes. However, Fritz’s consistent performance under pressure proved to be a crucial factor that led him to pull off a massive victory, adding to the huge upsets that featured losses from the likes of Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic in the earlier rounds. A Massive Battle to Remember Heading into the US Open, Fritz was 0-4 in his last-eight matches at Grand Slam events, which proved to be a pivotal factor in his chances of winning. He stuck to the fundamentals and kept his cool for the crucial moments of the game, leading to the promising victory against one of the best performers in recent majors in Zverev. “I feel amazing,” Fritz said of the big showdown that he pulled off against Zverev. “I’ve had a lot of looks at quarter-finals in the past couple of years, and today just felt different. I really feel that it was my time to take a step further and it’s only fitting I’m doing it here on this court at the US Open in front of this crowd.” Fans at the Arthur Ashe Stadium were stunned by the impressive performances from the two stars. Fritz went on to tally a total of 13 break points to counter Zverev’s massive service game, and he even converted two of those breaks to secure the victory against the German star. Continued Development in the Game Fritz was the aggressor for most of the game, and he kept his composure in the game with an impressive first-serve, where he won 81% of those points. So far, he forced Zverev to come up with a lot of forehand errors, and he even delivered a promising smash to close out the final deuce in the closing set of the game. “I’ve worked on adding so much to my game. I feel like my forehand and backhand have kind of always been there, but I’m trying to come to the net a little bit, trying to mix in some drop shots, just trying to add stuff to my game so I can back up my serve in better.” In this victory, Fritz now seeks to become the first American player to reach a major championship match ever since Andy Roddick pulled off a massive run in the 2009 edition of Wimbledon. Fritz also levels his head-to-head series with Zverev at 5-5 while also building a 16-3 record in all 2024 Majors.

Alexander Zverev has been definitely on the fiery end of the tennis court every time – especially in the US Open at this point as he just surged for his 450th win while also beating Brandon Nakashima in the quarterfinal. But what proved to be different for the star was the fact that he has already managed to deliver his big game on the next big stage, the ATP Finals. The German star went on to beat Nakashima in a promising 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 victory, and it took a two-hour, 38-minute showdown for him to book his ticket to the quarterfinal of the US Open, his fourth time in his career. As the no. 4 seed, it was definitely expected, and no one can deny the fact that there are a lot of talks as to how he is slated to deliver a promising victory at this point. "I was extremely defensive at the beginning of the match and Brandon used it very well and played an awesome set," Zverev said. "I knew that I had to step up my game and take the ball on the rise more and I did well today and I am happy to be back in the quarter-finals." Zverev is definitely eager to come up with a massive battle in the games, and some even say that this is really a chance for the German star to cap off an amazing year where he has already managed to deliver a promising finish – all yet without a title and a major win on the other side. But perhaps the ATP Finals can be his piece of cake now soon. Chasing the 450th Win Zverev improved to 3-0 in his head-to-head series with the Next Gen ATP Finals winner Nakashima, and now is slated for a showdown against Taylor Fritz tomorrow in the quarterfinals. That victory against Nakashima was a promising performance, and it does seem able to induce some confidence on the victories that Zverev needed in this season so far. "I am expecting a tough battle," said Zverev on facing Fritz, who beat the German at Wimbledon. "Every time I play Taylor it is a tough battle and I am expecting nothing less and hopefully it will be entertaining." Zverev is seeking his second title of the season, as he only clinched his lone title in the ATP Masters 1000 in Rome. As of the time of writing, Zverev is also leading the league in total wins at 56, and is second in the ATP Race to Turin behind Jannik Sinner. Return of the Champ Zverev returns to the ATP Finals as a two-time champion in the competition. The German star and Novak Djokovic are the only two stars who have ever managed to win the ATP Finals more than once, with Zverev defeating Djokovic in the 2018 edition to win his first title in the tournament. It is also worth noting that Zverev boasts a promising record of 14-9 in the ATP Finals, he has been in the semis three times on the big stage, with his first performance in 2019 being a semis berth. He is also the second singles player to qualify for this year’s edition, joining Sinner while the likes of Marcelo Arevalo/Mate Pavic and Marcel Granollers/Horacio Zeballos have qualified in doubles to add a promising touch in the competition.

The WTA Tour has been shocked with a tough news on the intense competition of the US Open as the world no. 4 Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the US Open after she suffered a lower back injury. This guaranteed Jessika Ponchet to move on to the next round of the competition as she walked over the set match. Rybakina came off a promising pace heading into the US Open. She managed to defeat Destanee Aiava in the first round in straight sets to move on to the next round. The matchup against Ponchet was set to be even an easier win for her. However, it seems that her lower back problems have become quite a nuisance for her to continue competing at a high level in the US Open. This forced the Kazakhstani star to pull out of the competition and opt to retire from the hard-court major instead. Ponchet, on the other hand, is now slated to move on to Round 3, which is slated to be played tomorrow. She will have to battle against Danish star Caroline Wozniacki with the hopes of continuing her impressive run. The French star has made her way right from the tournament’s qualifying stage. An Unfortunate Exit Rybakina started the 2024 Tour on an impressive note. The 2022 Wimbledon champion went on to win two of her first four tournaments played, and it cannot be denied that the recent flurry of injuries has hampered her pace in the game as she struggled to come up with a consistent form. As if those injuries didn’t hold her back from her best form, a case of bronchitis even went in the way of her post-Wimbledon runs. Rybakina was forced to withdraw from the Paris Olympics and in Toronto. She did try to get her pace back into the winning side in the Cincinnati Open, only to fall to Leylah Fernandez in the first match she played in the tournament. Now, the world no. 4 is out of the picture for the US Open – a major that could have lifted her up in the rankings. “Unfortunately, I have to withdraw from my match today due to my injuries," Rybakina said of her abrupt exit in the US Open. "I did not want to finish the last Grand Slam of the year this way but I have to listen to my body, and I hope I can close out the remainder of the year strong. Thank you to all the fans who have and continue to support me, and I wish the remaining players good luck.” More than a Lower Back Injury Recent discussions on the forum site Reddit claimed that the Kazakhstani star was facing stomach issues, even saying that it is a chronic disease. Users point out that this is a side effect of her use of treatments for autoimmune diseases. However, discussions went as far as to compare her to other players who’ve had the same issues. Rybakina was seen heading to the side bench and sitting down for the meantime. It did look like the star was about to throw up, then she later ran off the court and would lead to the retirement for the match. Many fans also speculate that the star’s health has been on decline ever since she opted to part ways with her coach Stefano Vukov. Rybakina’s exit from the US Open also marks the eighth total withdrawal this year, and her undisclosed injury in the tournament just raises further concerns now more than ever.

Diego Schwartzman fell to French veteran star Gael Monfils in the first round of the US Open, losing in four sets on Grandstand. The Argentine star stole a set before losing the final three in the match, amassing only a total of five won games in that stretch. But what shocked the fans in the game was the sudden decision for Schwartzman to bid farewell from the US Open for good. In fact, he’s on his final Tour run in the ATP as he is slated to retire from the game in Argentina next year. Former world no. 8 Diego Schwartzman was hoping for a promising run in the US Open after he’s had a great run in the game over the years. The Argentine star was seeking to come up with a deep push in this year’s edition, only to end up losing to Monfils in the first round. Now he seeks to take a short break for a while and consider his next set of games to play in the final stretch of his career. This news comes after another top 10 ATP Tour star, Dominic Thiem, claimed that this is his final New York campaign with an emotional note. This has been quite a shocking week for ATP Tour fans so far, and it cannot be denied that Schwartzman’s decision to retire despite being fully healthy in the game is quite baffling. A Special Moment in the US Open Schwartzman allowed 16 aces from Monfils in the loss, but that is not the focus of his post-game drama, which has seen more attention than the actual game itself. A video montage of Schwartzman’s biggest moments in the previous US Open campaigns was shown after the game, which definitely drew tears from the Argentine star. “These are special moments, like you saw before on the screen,” said Schwartzman, referring to a montage video played on court after the match. “Once again, playing here, 11 times in a row. Playing in a Grand Slam, at the US Open. I don’t know why they take care of me so well every year, and I’m not sure if I deserve it or not, but I’m really grateful for all the years I have been here.” Schwartzman admitted that he is a guy who cries a lot, and he sure did not hold back as he had tears in his final post-match interview in the US Open, which has certainly seen fans feel the drama unfold when it comes to his final run at the hard-court major. What’s Next for Schwartzman? Still, Schwartzman is not slated to retire from the game until February, when he will play in a home game in Argentina. However, the Argentine star did claim that he will be moving on from the big games in his career, marking the US Open as the final run of his majors. "It has been great. Many years, time passes very, very quickly. I am very happy with how things have gone for me here and also with how the public has treated me over all these years,” said Schwartzman. “In the end, it was a finale that I always dreamed of, on a big court against a great rival like Gael.” Schwartzman enjoyed the best of his moments in the ATP Tour, and it cannot be denied that he will always remember his great journey in the US Open – being a two-time finalist in the major over the years.