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Stan Wawrinka, 41, bids tearful farewell to Grand Slam tennis after US Open first-round loss

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Stan Wawrinka lost 6-7, 6-7, 0-6 to Matteo Berrettini in the US Open men’s singles first round.
  • The 41-year-old Swiss player, a three-time Grand Slam champion, said the defeat ended his Grand Slam journey.
  • Wawrinka thanked the US Open for awarding him a wild card and said he had reached his personal limit after a career spanning more than two decades.

Stan Wawrinka’s Grand Slam career ended in New York, where the 41-year-old Swiss veteran lost to Italy’s Matteo Berrettini in straight sets. Berrettini won 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-3), 6-0 in the US Open first round.

Wawrinka struggled through an emotional farewell after the match. “Ten years ago I won here. Ten years later, I can complete my farewell from the four Grand Slam tournaments in New York. This is hugely important to me. I have reached my limit,” he said.

Ten years ago I won here. Ten years later, I can complete my farewell from the four Grand Slam tournaments in New York. This is hugely important to me. I have reached my limit.

— Stan WawrinkaWawrinka described the significance of ending his Grand Slam career at the US Open.

The Swiss player emerged as a major force during the era dominated by the so-called “Big Three.” He reached nine Grand Slam semifinals and four finals, winning the Australian Open, French Open and US Open. His career included 160 Grand Slam victories.

I will miss this place, without a doubt. I will miss it immensely.

— Stan WawrinkaHe spoke about his attachment to the US Open and New York.

Wawrinka said his first visit to New York came more than 20 years ago, when he played in qualifying. He remembered the atmosphere and energy of the tournament, and said he had produced some of his best tennis there. The US Open granted him a late wild card for what is expected to be the final year of his career.

“I will miss this place, without a doubt. I will miss it immensely,” Wawrinka said. “I love this sport so much, and I have always given everything to challenge my limits. This year, I have reached my limit.” He thanked the tournament and its supporters for allowing him to close his Grand Slam career in the city where he won the title a decade earlier.

I love this sport so much, and I have always given everything to challenge my limits. This year, I have reached my limit.

— Stan WawrinkaWawrinka reflected on his decision to continue competing until age 41.
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