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Wawrinka's Grand Slam Farewell: A Final Melbourne Bow
24 Jan
Summary
- Stan Wawrinka played his final Australian Open match.
- He lost to American Taylor Fritz in four sets.
- Wawrinka received a warm ovation from the crowd.
Swiss tennis star Stan Wawrinka has played his last match at the Australian Open, marking the end of an era for the three-time Grand Slam champion. Wawrinka, a former winner of the Melbourne tournament in 2014, lost to American Taylor Fritz in a four-set encounter on John Cain Arena. The match concluded his final appearance at the event.
Despite Wawrinka's best efforts, including a medical timeout during the match, he could not overcome the challenge posed by the ninth-seeded Fritz. The crowd offered a warm ovation to the beloved veteran, acknowledging his significant contributions to the sport and his cherished status as a former champion.
Wawrinka, who had previously announced 2026 as his farewell season, received a video tribute and shared a beer with tournament director Craig Tiley following his final match. Fritz advances to face Italian Lorenzo Musetti in his quest for a quarterfinal spot.
