Matteo Berrettini defeated Stan Wawrinka, 7-6, 7-6, 6-0, within the first spherical of the US Open.
Securing the win, Berrettini ended Wawrinka’s Grand Slam career.
The Swiss star will retire from tennis later this yr as a three-time main champion.
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After the match, Berrettini despatched Wawrinka a heartfelt message on social media.
Matteo Berrettini says it was an ‘honour’ to share the courtroom with Stan Wawrinka
Berrettini posted the next on Instagram.
“A terrific battle on the market however a good larger honor to share the courtroom once more with Stan Wawrinka,” he stated.
“Spherical two, quickly.”
“Grande Matteo,” Wawrinka replied.
The 41-year-old additionally shared a separate message on Instagram.
“A lot love for you, New York,” he stated.
“Thanks for 20 years of reminiscences.”
Wawrinka gained the US Open title 10 years in the past, defeating Novak Djokovic within the ultimate.
Nonetheless, he wasn’t initially given a wild card to play on this yr’s foremost draw.
The veteran had already returned house to Switzerland when a late withdrawal gave him a second likelihood to compete in New York one ultimate time.
Altering his plans on the final minute, Wawrinka didn’t have one of the best preparation potential, however nonetheless regarded aggressive in opposition to a person 11 years his junior.
Matteo Berrettini vs Stan Wawrinka (US Open match stats)
| Stats | Matteo Berrettini | Stan Wawrinka |
| Aces | 13 | 7 |
| Double faults | 3 | 6 |
| 1st Serve % | 60% | 54% |
| Win % on 1st Serve | 80% | 71% |
| Win % on 2nd Serve | 54% | 44% |
| Break factors | 5/7 | 2/12 |
| Complete factors gained | 117 | 92 |
He solely transformed two of 12 break factors, and had he been extra scientific, issues might need been completely different.
Wawrinka additionally misplaced to Berrettini within the first spherical of the final Grand Slam, Wimbledon.
There, Berrettini gained 6-7, 7-6, 7-6, 7-6.
Wawrinka reached the third spherical of the Australian Open in January, however his second-round win over Arthur Gea 4-6, 6-3, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 was his final on the Grand Slam degree.
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What’s subsequent for Stan Wawrinka?
Wawrinka won’t ever play one other Grand Slam, however he’s not hanging up his racket simply but.
The world quantity 127 is anticipated to retire from tennis on the Swiss Indoors in Basel (begins October 24); nevertheless, he might return earlier than then.
Wawrinka is a former champion on the Japan Open and, twice a quarter-finalist in Shanghai; he might be thought of for a wild card on the Masters 1000 occasion.
Solely time will inform which tournaments Wawrinka will select to play over the approaching months.
Who will Matteo Berrettini play within the second spherical of the US Open?
Securing the win over Wawrinka, Berrettini booked his place within the second spherical of the US Open.
There, he’ll play Mariano Navone, who upset Novak Djokovic within the first spherical.
Berrettini and Navone have met thrice beforehand, with the head-to-head 2-1 within the Italian’s favour.
Matteo Berrettini and Mariano Navone’s head-to-head document (2-1)
- 2026 Canadian Open 1R – Mariano Navone defeated Matteo Berrettini, 6-3, 6-7, 6-3
- 2025 Monte Carlo Masters 1R – Matteo Berrettini defeated Mariano Navone, 6-4, 6-4
- 2024 Grand Prix Hassan II SF – Matteo Berrettini defeated Mariano Navone, 6-7, 6-3, 6-2
Nonetheless, Navone gained their most up-to-date encounter in Montreal.
If Berrettini can return to profitable methods in opposition to the Argentine he’ll play both Tomas Martin Etcheverry or Jacob Fearnley within the third spherical.
Navone and Berrettini will play their second-round match on Wednesday, September 2.
