WATCH: “Not easy to play against a Frenchman, but I felt like home” – Diego Schwartzman in tears after his last match at French Open

Diego Schwartzman's Roland Garros farewell was memorable despite the defeat.

WATCH: “Not easy to play against a Frenchman, but I felt like home” – Diego Schwartzman in tears after his last match at French Open

Diego Schwartzman in tears (Via Imago/Screengrab X)

Argentine tennis player Diego Schwartzman made an emotional farewell to Roland Garros after losing the second qualifier match against Quentin Halys. The former top 10 player lost 4-6, 6-4, 7-6, extinguishing his chances of a main draw appearance in Paris.

Due to his poor form, Schwartzman was not given a wildcard by Roland Garros. Consequently, he joined Dominic Thiem as one of the most notable players in the men’s circuit to enter the qualifiers for a chance at a main draw appearance.

Roland Garros, for me, is very special. It's not easy playing against a French guy, but I felt I was playing at home.
Diego Schwartzman said in his post-match interview

Schwartzman has had a disastrous 2024, and this defeat worsens his win-loss record for the season to 8-13. The 31-year-old started the season in the most shocking way possible, losing seven matches in a row. Although his results improved somewhat afterward, it wasn’t enough to earn him a wildcard at Roland Garros.

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After his defeat in the French Open qualifiers, Schwartzman will now focus on the grass court season. Following that, he will decide whether to return to Paris for the Olympic Games.

Diego Schwartzman confirms retirement in 2025

Former World No. 8 Diego Schwartzman has confirmed that he will end his career in 2025. The Argentine superstar issued a statement earlier this month on his social media platforms.

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Diego Schwartzman in zone (Via Imago)
I want my last tournaments to be my own decision. I hope 2024 will be just that, hopefully having the opportunity to compete in the tournaments I enjoy the most. And in 2025, in Argentina, to have my final moment, the most beautiful closure I can imagine.
Diego Schwartzman stated in his social media statement

Schwartzman, who has won four individual titles and competed in ten finals on the ATP Tour, has also participated in 12 Davis Cup series and played nearly 500 matches at the highest level. Currently ranked 142nd in the world, he has been struggling with a series of poor results in recent months.

Schwartzman’s standout moment came during the 2020 Italian Open, shortly after tennis resumed following the COVID-19 pandemic. In an impressive display, the Argentine defeated Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals and then overcame Denis Shapovalov in the semi-final. Although he ultimately lost to Novak Djokovic in the final, Schwartzman made history as the shortest player to reach a Masters 1000 final.

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