Wawrinka bids an emotional adieu to Roland Garros in first-round defeat
Key takeaways
- Former French Open champion Stan Wawrinka bade an emotional farewell to Roland Garros on Monday, falling in four sets to Dutch player Jesper de Jong in what was his final appearance at the Paris grand slam.
- Issued on: 25/05/2026 - 16:39Modified: 25/05/2026 - 17:18
- By: FRANCE 24 Swiss player Stan Wawrinka was knocked out in the first round of the French Open, the last tournament of his career on May 25, 2026.
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Former French Open champion Stan Wawrinka bade an emotional farewell to Roland Garros on Monday, falling in four sets to Dutch player Jesper de Jong in what was his final appearance at the Paris grand slam. The 41-year-old Swiss, who won the title in 2015, received a heartfelt tribute from fans and tennis greats after his first-round exit.
Issued on: 25/05/2026 - 16:39Modified: 25/05/2026 - 17:18
By: FRANCE 24 Swiss player Stan Wawrinka was knocked out in the first round of the French Open, the last tournament of his career on May 25, 2026. © Pierre René-Worms/FMM Former French Open champion Stan Wawrinka bowed out of his 21st and final Roland Garros on Monday with a four-set defeat to Jesper de Jong.