Wawrinka Loses in First Round at Roland Garros
The 41-year-old Swiss player ended his French Open career with a four-set defeat to Jesper de Jong. Fans and former champions paid tribute after the match.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comStan Wawrinka lost his opening match at Roland Garros on Monday, falling in four sets to Dutch player Jesper de Jong. The defeat marked the end of the Swiss player's appearances at the Paris grand slam.
Wawrinka, who captured the title in 2015, exited after the first round.
Spectators gave Wawrinka a standing ovation following the final point. Tennis figures present at the venue joined the applause.
“It has been an incredible journey at Roland Garros.”
Wawrinka reached the quarterfinals or better in multiple prior editions at the tournament. His 2015 championship remains his sole French Open singles title.
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