Final Match Details
Stan Wawrinka's Grand Slam career concluded on Monday when he fell to Matteo Berrettini 7-6 (4), 7-6 (3), 6-0 at the US Open. The 2016 champion, now 41, had received a wild card into the tournament, which he had indicated would be his last before retiring.[S1]
The match mirrored their Wimbledon encounter, where Berrettini also won in tiebreakers. After Wawrinka's serve was broken early in the third set, Berrettini pulled away decisively.[S1]
Emotional Farewell
Wawrinka expressed his love for the game and said he would miss it greatly. He was honored on court by USTA officials. The crowd showed support, and Berrettini acknowledged the legend with a gesture after the match.[S1]
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Wawrinka made his 18th US Open appearance. Initially, he thought he wouldn't get a farewell when the wild card went to Patrick Kypson, but Kypson withdrew, and Wawrinka returned to New York.[S1][S2]
Career Highlights
Wawrinka won three major titles, including the 2016 US Open, and reached a career-high ranking of No. 3. He also triumphed at the Australian Open and French Open.[S1]
Berrettini, who reached the 2021 Wimbledon final and 2019 US Open semis, advanced to face Mariano Navone, who upset Novak Djokovic.[S1]
