Wawrinka Close to the End but Not Stopping Yet
- Stan Wawrinka, former French Open champion, lost in the first round of Roland Garros on Monday in Paris.
- Wawrinka faced a series of early defeats this year, reflecting his awareness of nearing the end of his career.
- He received a wild card to play and admitted that while he still enjoys tennis, the losses are increasingly hard to accept.
- Wawrinka lost to Briton Jacob Fearnley 7-6 6-3 6-2, stating, "I'm of course close to the end" and that results must improve to continue.
- He indicated he might skip next year's Roland Garros if his ranking does not improve, emphasizing he plays to win despite physical satisfaction.
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Wawrinka Says ‘Not Stopping Yet’ After Early French Open Exit
Former French Open champion Stan Wawrinka made a first-round exit from Roland Garros on Monday but said he is still enjoying his tennis even if defeats are getting tougher to accept in the twilight of his stellar career.


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PARIS (Reuters) -Former French Open champion Stan Wawrinka made a first-round exit from Roland Garros on Monday but said he is still enjoying his tennis even if defeats are getting tougher to accept in the twilight of his stellar career. Read full story
Wawrinka close to the end but not stopping yet
PARIS :Former French Open champion Stan Wawrinka made a first-round exit from Roland Garros on Monday but said he is still enjoying his tennis even if defeats are getting tougher to accept in the twilight of his stellar career.The Swiss, who won the Roland Garros title in 2015, has had to endure a string of e
"I’m of course close to the end": Stan Wawrinka hits at retirement in near future after French Open first-round defeat
Switzerland’s veteran tennis star Stan Wawrinka has admitted that he is closing towards retirement. The 40-year-old, who is a three-time Grand Slam winner, suffered a first-round defeat at the French Open 2025 to Britain’s Jacob Fearnley in straight sets with a score of 7-6, 6-3, 6-2. The result in...
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