It is official. This US Open 2024 has been the last Grand Slam of Diego Schwartzman's professional career. With tears, the Argentine bid farewell to the American event and the crowd with great sentiment, knowing that in a certain way a chapter was closing today. After losing to Gael Monfils in four sets, Schwartzman went to the press conference to share his emotions at this moment.
Schwartzman says goodbye to Grand Slams
"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. In the end, it was a finale that I always dreamed of, on a big court against a great rival like Gael. Enjoying some moments of the match, not all moments, because in the end, it was tough for me. I think it has been a great journey here at the US Open, all moments have been great, and I have enjoyed a lot."
Any match that stands out in your time at the US Open?
"In the US Open 2017, it was the first time I felt like I was a great player, and I became top 30, I think in 2017, for the first time after beating Cilic and Pouille, losing in the quarterfinals against Carreño Busta. That part of the year was very special. After that, my tennis improved a lot, and I always felt great coming here. I had many good matches. Even when I lost matches, I always felt great with the people here. Not only with the Americans but also with the Latinos living here. The US Open gave me many good victories and a lot of confidence for my career, different moments."
What did you feel at the end of your last match at the US Open?
"It's crazy how people treat me, I don't know, I never dreamed of these things, playing at the US Open on a big court, in the first round for the last time. The crowd, the tournament director, everyone thanking me for coming. It's crazy for me. Since I was young, I never dreamed of this. Ending my career like this is very special and very emotional."
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