Stan Wawrinka's Grand Slam Career Concludes with Loss to Matteo Berrettini

Stan Wawrinka's Grand Slam career came to an end on Monday at the US Open, where he lost to Matteo Berrettini with scores of 7-6 (4), 7-6 (3), 6-0.

The 2016 US Open champion, who was competing in what he indicated would be his final season, received a wild card to participate in the tournament. Wawrinka, now 41, expressed his love for the game and his sadness about leaving it behind.

This match mirrored their previous encounter at Wimbledon, where Berrettini also emerged victorious. After a strong start, Wawrinka's serve was broken early in the third set, allowing Berrettini to gain a significant lead. Wawrinka has made 18 appearances at the US Open and has previously held a ranking as high as No. 3, winning three major titles throughout his career.

Following the match, Berrettini acknowledged Wawrinka's legacy in tennis, expressing his delight in sharing the court with him once more.