2-time French Open runner-up Dominic Thiem loses in qualifying in final Roland Garros appearance [Video]

PARIS — Two-time runner-up Dominic Thiem lost in the second round of qualifying in his final match at the French Open.

Thiem was beaten 6-2, 7-5 by Otto Virtanen on Court Suzanne Lenglen and won’t make an 11th and final appearance in the main draw of the clay-court Grand Slam.

Thiem, who reached the final at Roland Garros in 2018 and 2019, announced earlier this month that he will retire at the end of the year after struggling to return to top form following a wrist injury.

After his loss, Thiem received a standing ovation during a farewell ceremony, amid chants of “Thank you Domi, Thank you Domi.”

Thiem, a former U.S. Open winner, has dropped to the 131st spot in the rankings and did not receive a wild card at the French Open. He did not hold a grudge.

“I slowly built up a great, great relationship with the …