Matteo Berrettini sprinted off No. 1 Court at Wimbledon to chase Stan Wawrinka after beating the three-time Grand Slam champion in what was Wawrinka's final appearance at the tournament. The match, which lasted four hours and 20 minutes, saw Berrettini win 6-7(9) 7-6(16) 7-6(7) 7-6(5).
Emotional Farewell for Wawrinka
Wawrinka, a former world No. 3, is retiring at the end of the season and received a wildcard for his last Wimbledon. The Swiss star, who has remained composed during several retirement ceremonies earlier this season, broke down in tears as he bid goodbye to the only Grand Slam tournament he never won.
After the match, Berrettini chased after Wawrinka to present him with a gift, a gesture that highlighted the respect between the two players.
Berrettini's Hard-Fought Victory
Berrettini, who finished runner-up at Wimbledon in 2021, endured a grueling battle against the 39-year-old Wawrinka. The Italian's victory came after saving multiple set points and winning three tie-breaks.
Wawrinka's career includes three Grand Slam titles: the 2014 Australian Open, 2015 French Open, and 2016 US Open. He also reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals in 2014 and 2015.
