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Wawrinka's Last Dance on Clay Ends in Estoril
22 Jul
Summary
- Stan Wawrinka played his final clay match at the Estoril Open.
- Roman Andres Burruchaga secured a three-set victory over Wawrinka.
- The event honored Wawrinka's significant clay-court career.
Stan Wawrinka competed in his final clay-court match at the Millennium Estoril Open, marking the end of an era for the three-time major champion. Roman Andres Burruchaga emerged victorious in a challenging three-set encounter, securing a 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 win after two hours and 28 minutes. Wawrinka, who expressed his special connection to clay courts where he grew up playing, received a commemorative gift from Tournament Director Joao Zilhao, celebrating his last presence on the Estoril clay.
In other matches, Nuno Borges advanced by defeating Orlando Luz 6-3, 6-3, and will next face Burruchaga. Former champion Pablo Carreno Busta also secured a confident first-round victory against Vilius Gaubas. Additionally, Kyrian Jacquet and Timofey Skatov capitalized on their second chances as lucky losers, advancing to the second round.
