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Wawrinka bids emotional farewell to Wimbledon after loss to Berrettini

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Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Wawrinka bids emotional farewell to Wimbledon after loss to Berrettini

Summary

Stan Wawrinka concluded his Wimbledon career with a first-round defeat to Matteo Berrettini on July 1, 2026. Wawrinka, a three-time Grand Slam champion, received a warm farewell from the crowd after a closely contested match that saw him fighting hard in tie-breaks. The final score was 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (18-16), 7-6 (9-7), 7-6 (7-5). After the match, Wawrinka expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play at Wimbledon one last time, acknowledging the emotional weight of the occasion. This tournament marked his 19th and final appearance at the All England Club, following his announcement in December 2026 that he would retire this year.

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•Wawrinka lost to Berrettini in a first-round match at Wimbledon.
•The match included a marathon second-set tie-break lasting 34 points.
•This was Wawrinka's 19th and final appearance at Wimbledon.
•The former world number three thanked fans for their support after the match.

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4:19 AMYahoo Sports — Wawrinka bids tearful Wimbledon goodbye after losing to Berrettini

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A tearful Stan Wawrinka bowed out of Wimbledon for the last time to a standing ovation after he played his part in an entertaining first-round defeat to Matteo Berrettini. Three-time grand slam champion Wawrinka announced in December that 2026 would be his last year playing and he entered the main draw of the Championships at the All England Club for a 19th and final time after receiving a wild card.
— Yahoo Sports

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