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Stan Wawrinka concluded his 24-year professional tennis career on Tuesday following a first-round defeat at the Basel Open. The 41-year-old Swiss, a three-time Grand Slam champion, was defeated 7-5, 7-6 (7/2) by Czech player Jiri Lehecka in his home tournament. Wawrinka, a former world number three, remains one of the few players to secure multiple Grand Slam titles during an era defined by the dominance of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. His major victories included the 2014 Australian Open, where he defeated Nadal, and the 2015 French Open and 2016 US Open, both won against Djokovic. Beyond his individual success, Wawrinka won the Davis Cup for Switzerland alongside Federer and claimed a gold medal in doubles at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Reflecting on his career in a 2024 interview with AFP, Wawrinka noted, "I was lucky enough to be able to play alongside them and sometimes beat them." During his final match in Basel, the crowd offered significant support for the Lausanne native, particularly during points won with his signature one-handed backhand. Following the loss, Wawrinka participated in a lap of the court to acknowledge the spectators before exiting the arena. Lehecka, who secured the win in a second-set tie-break, acknowledged the significance of the occasion, stating, "He won the biggest tournaments, so for me to be here in his moment is a little bit weird. But at the same time, it’s a pleasure and I will never forget this match." While his professional ATP career has concluded, Wawrinka is scheduled to participate in a farewell exhibition event titled "One last backhand" in Geneva on December 19, which is expected to feature appearances by Federer and Andy Murray. In other Basel Open action, second seed Arthur Fils defeated Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 7-6 (7/5), 7-5, and third seed Rafael Jodar advanced past Alejandro Tabilo. Top seed Ben Shelton secured a victory over Aleksandar Kovacevic in a three-set match decided by three tie-breaks. Novak Djokovic is scheduled to begin his tournament campaign on Wednesday against Ugo Humbert. Article source: Myanmar News | Image credit: Myanmar News
Stan Wawrinka concluded his 24-year professional tennis career on Tuesday following a first-round defeat at the Basel Open. The 41-year-old Swiss, a three-time Grand Slam champion, was defeated 7-5, 7-6 (7/2) by Czech player Jiri Lehecka in his home tournament. Wawrinka, a former world number three, remains one of the few players to secure multiple Grand Slam titles during an era defined by the dominance of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. His major victories included the 2014 Australian Open, where he defeated Nadal, and the 2015 French Open and 2016 US Open, both won against Djokovic. Beyond his individual success, Wawrinka won the Davis Cup for Switzerland alongside Federer and claimed a gold medal in doubles at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Reflecting on his career in a 2024 interview with AFP, Wawrinka noted, “I was lucky enough to be able to play alongside them and sometimes beat them.” During his final match in Basel, the crowd offered significant support for the Lausanne native, particularly during points won with his signature one-handed backhand. Following the loss, Wawrinka participated in a lap of the court to acknowledge the spectators before exiting the arena. Lehecka, who secured the win in a second-set tie-break, acknowledged the significance of the occasion, stating, “He won the biggest tournaments, so for me to be here in his moment is a little bit weird. But at the same time, it’s a pleasure and I will never forget this match.” While his professional ATP career has concluded, Wawrinka is scheduled to participate in a farewell exhibition event titled “One last backhand” in Geneva on December 19, which is expected to feature appearances by Federer and Andy Murray. In other Basel Open action, second seed Arthur Fils defeated Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 7-6 (7/5), 7-5, and third seed Rafael Jodar advanced past Alejandro Tabilo. Top seed Ben Shelton secured a victory over Aleksandar Kovacevic in a three-set match decided by three tie-breaks. Novak Djokovic is scheduled to begin his tournament campaign on Wednesday against Ugo Humbert.
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