Overview
- Ram and longtime partner Joe Salisbury were beaten 6-3, 6-4 by Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz in the US Open men’s doubles semifinal on Friday, and Ram announced his retirement immediately after the match.
- During his on-court farewell Ram paid a tearful tribute to his late father, saying, “I hope I made you proud, Dad,” as he addressed family, friends and fans.
- USTA chief Craig Tiley and US Open tournament director Eric Butorac joined a postmatch ceremony that included the presentation of a commemorative plaque recognizing Ram’s career.
- Ram finishes a decorated doubles career with six Grand Slam titles (four men’s, two mixed), 32 ATP doubles trophies, a No. 1 doubles ranking reached in 2023, six Masters titles and two Olympic silver medals.
- Peers and former champions publicly praised Ram’s career, Krawietz and Puetz moved on to the final, and Ram’s retirement closes the chapter on the partnership that produced a unique three-peat at the US Open and a 20-match Flushing Meadows winning streak.