Stan Wawrinka Waves Emotional Goodbye To French Open After Losing In 1st Round
Stan Wawrinka waved a fond goodbye to the French Open after losing 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to Jesper de Jong in the first round on Monday
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- Stan Wawrinka exited in the first round of the 2026 French Open. He lost to Jesper de Jong in four sets, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, in Paris. This match marked a bittersweet farewell for the 41-year-old Swiss, who has announced retirement at the end of the season. He received an emotional ovation from the crowd at Court Simonne-Mathieu after the match, signaling the end of an era at Roland Garros.[1][2]
Context for clarity:
- Wawrinka is a former French Open champion (2015) and 2017 finalist, and he has been nearing retirement, with this tournament potentially representing his final appearance at Roland Garros.[1]
- The 2026 French Open schedule saw several veteran players in closing chapters, with Wawrinka’s exit drawing attention to his long career at this event.[2]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline of his French Open results by year, or summarize reactions from pundits and fans to his farewell at Roland Garros.