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Wawrinka's Grand Slam Career Ends in US Open Loss
1 Sep
Summary
- Stan Wawrinka's final Grand Slam match concluded with a loss to Matteo Berrettini.
- Wawrinka, the 2016 US Open champion, was competing in his final professional season.
- He received a wild card for the US Open after initially not being selected.

Stan Wawrinka's Grand Slam journey ended on Monday, September 1, 2026, with a loss to Matteo Berrettini in the US Open. Wawrinka, the 2016 champion at Flushing Meadows, competed in his final professional season after receiving a wild card entry. The match mirrored their previous encounter at Wimbledon, with both sets before the final one going to tiebreakers. Wawrinka, who won three major titles and reached a career-high ranking of No. 3, bid farewell to the sport he loves. He expressed he would miss tennis "big time" and was honored by USTA officials following his final match. Berrettini advanced to face Mariano Navone in the next round.