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Wawrinka retires in front of home crowd after defeat to Lehecka

Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka retires in front of his home crowd after losing in straight sets to Jiri Lehecka in the opening round of the Swiss Indoors in Basel.

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 9:36 AM
Wawrinka retires in front of home crowd after defeat to Lehecka
Key Things to Know
  • Stan Wawrinka has retired from tennis following a defeat to Jiri Lehecka in Basel.
  • The three-time Grand Slam champion lost in straight sets in the opening round of the Swiss Indoors.
  • Wawrinka concluded his professional career in front of his home crowd in Switzerland.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka has retired from professional tennis following a straight-sets defeat to Jiri Lehecka in the opening round of the Swiss Indoors in Basel. The Swiss veteran played his final match in front of his home crowd.

The loss marks the conclusion of Wawrinka's celebrated career on the ATP Tour, where he famously captured three major titles. Further detailed coverage and tributes followed his farewell appearance in Switzerland.

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