Stan Wawrinka exits US Open after final appearance at Flushing Meadows
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 5:03 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Stan Wawrinka played his final match at the US Open on Monday, concluding his career at the New York venue with a first-round exit. Matteo Berrettini defeated the 41-year-old in straight sets, 7-6(4), 7-6(3), 6-0. Wawrinka, the 2016 US Open champion, participated in this year's tournament via a wild card entry. Following the match, the three-time Grand Slam winner reflected on his two-decade career and his affinity for the atmosphere surrounding American tennis tournaments. He specifically cited the supportive crowd and the city of New York as highlights of his time competing in the United States. Wawrinka is scheduled to retire from professional tennis at the conclusion of the 2026 season.
- •Matteo Berrettini beat Stan Wawrinka 7-6(4), 7-6(3), 6-0 in the first round.
- •The match served as Wawrinka's final appearance at the US Open.
- •Wawrinka plans to retire from the ATP Tour after the 2026 season.
- •Wawrinka won the US Open title in 2016.
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Always enjoyable’ – US Open champion Stan Wawrinka reveals why he loves playing tennis in America
"Stan Wawrinka has revealed why he absolutely loves playing tennis in America after his final US Open match. Wawrinka lost to Matteo Berrettini in straight sets, 7-6(4), 7-6(3), 6-0, in the US Open first round on Monday.
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