Tennis News: Swiss tennis player Stan Wawrinka’s journey to the 2026 US Open ended after he lost 6-7, 6-7, 0-6 to Matteo Berrettini in the first round.
Considering that the former world number 3 will retire at the end of this season, the match will be his last appearance at the US Open and will give him the opportunity to reflect on the meaning of New York for him throughout his career. He won the third Grand Slam title of his career in New York in the 2016 season, after he beat Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic in the final.
“It’s been 20 seasons since I first came to New York,” Wawrinka said in the post-match ceremony. “I remember the first time I came here. It was really impressive for me to feel the atmosphere of New York and the energy of this tournament.”
“However, over the seasons, I have received so much support and affection. Thanks to all of you (the fans), I really enjoyed it and managed to play my best tennis here.”
The match which was held on the Grandstand field turned into a celebration of the 41 year old tennis player’s career. The spectators who filled the stadium gave full support to the tennis player and cheered loudly for every point he achieved. After the match, he thanked the crowd and admitted that their support was one of the reasons he continued to compete.
“Tonight was, once again, the reason why I continued playing until I was 41,” Wawrinka added to the crowd. “It’s because of moments like the ones you all gave me tonight, the ones you all gave us tonight. This is an incredible sport.”
The world number 127 received a last-minute wild card to enter the US Open, which gave the former world number 3 the opportunity to complete his farewell campaign at the Grand Slam.
The 41-year-old tennis player who made his debut at the US Open in the 2005 season ended his career in New York with a match record of 46-17. Apart from the championship title he won in the 2016 season, he also reached the semifinals in the 2013 and 2015 seasons.
“I am very grateful for the wild card because it is important for me to have the opportunity to complete all four Grand Slams here in New York. I will definitely miss it. I will miss it very much,” said Wawrinka.
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