Stanislas Wawrinka's Emotional Farewell at Monte Carlo Masters
End Of An Era: Stanislas Wawrinka Bows Out In Monte Carlo Farewell | WATCH
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Stanislas Wawrinka, the 2014 Monte Carlo Masters champion, exited the tournament in the first round, losing to Sebastian Baez with a score of 7-5, 7-5. At 41 years old, Wawrinka is set to retire at the end of the season, marking the end of an era in tennis.
- 01Wawrinka lost to Sebastian Baez in his final Monte Carlo Masters appearance.
- 02The match ended with a score of 7-5, 7-5.
- 03Wawrinka won the Monte Carlo title in 2014, defeating Roger Federer.
- 04He entered the tournament as a wildcard, 20 years after his debut.
- 05Sebastian Baez will face world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in the next round.
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Stanislas Wawrinka's journey at the Monte Carlo Masters concluded with a first-round loss to Sebastian Baez, ending his participation in the tournament where he claimed his only Masters 1000 title in 2014. Wawrinka, now 41, entered the tournament as a wildcard, reflecting on his career and the memories associated with this event. Despite a strong start, taking a 4-1 lead in the opening set, he could not maintain momentum as Baez rallied to win both sets 7-5. This match marks a poignant farewell for Wawrinka, who plans to retire at the season's end. In other tournament news, three-time champion Stefanos Tsitsipas also faced an upset, losing to Francisco Cerundolo, while 2023 winner Andrey Rublev advanced past Nuno Borges.
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