Stan Wawrinka bid farewell to the French Open after a first-round loss, with tributes from fellow players including Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. The 41-year-old Swiss player was emotional as the crowd gave him a standing ovation on Court Simonne-Mathieu.
Wawrinka lost to Jesper De Jong 3-6, 6-3, 3-6, 4-6 in his final main draw match at Roland Garros. The tournament director Amelie Mauresmo hugged him on court after the match, and a video played featuring messages from top players.
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Stan Wawrinka pulled out of the Italian Open just minutes before his second qualifying match on May 6. The 41-year-old Swiss player cited exhaustion after a grueling first-round win the previous day. Pablo Carreno Busta advanced via walkover.
Gael Monfils was honored at a farewell ceremony titled “Gael and Friends” on Court Philippe-Chatrier at Roland Garros on Thursday. His wife Elina Svitolina was moved to tears during the event. The 39-year-old Frenchman is set to play his final French Open match soon.
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David Goffin secured a straight-sets victory in the first round of French Open qualifying on May 18 and struggled to hold back tears during his post-match interview. The 35-year-old Belgian defeated Tseng Chun-hsin 6-3, 6-1 in 73 minutes at Court Suzanne-Lenglen. The emotional moment came as the crowd gave him a standing ovation and chanted his name.
The BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells announced its 2026 wild cards, omitting three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka in his final professional season, while awarding one to fellow veteran Gaël Monfils. This decision has ignited widespread disappointment and debate among fans on social media. The tournament's qualifying draw begins March 1, with the main draw starting March 4.
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Swiss player Leandro Riedi confronted spectators and the chair umpire during his French Open qualifying match against Pierre-Hugues Herbert on May 22. The incident occurred on Court Suzanne Lenglen as the home crowd cheered loudly for the Frenchman.
Lorenzo Musetti lost 6-3, 6-1 to Casper Ruud in the Italian Open round of 16 and apologized to fans for his performance. The Italian cited ongoing left thigh pain that has plagued him since January. His participation in the upcoming French Open remains in doubt pending medical scans.
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Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova, a former world No. 11 and 2018 US Open semifinalist, has announced her retirement from professional tennis at age 36. The veteran player shared the news on social media after a career marked by comebacks, major upsets, and four WTA titles. Sevastova reflected on a 'rollercoaster ride' filled with gratitude for her achievements and relationships.