Wawrinka feels the love on Grand Slam goodbye
Three-time major champion Stan Wawrinka is given an emotional send-off at the US Open following the final Grand Slam match of his career.
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"One of the reasons I played until 41 was to live these moments."
— Stan Wawrinka , Athlete
"I'm very grateful for this wildcard. It was very important for me to finish here, where I won a Grand Slam 10 years ago. I want to thank you all for all these years."
— Stan Wawrinka , Athlete
"It's showed me that I did the right thing all those 20 years by always trying to fight, always showing up, always trying to do my best, and always trying to push myself to the limits."
— Stan Wawrinka , Athlete
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Three-time major champion Stan Wawrinka is given an emotional send-off at the US Open following the final Grand Slam match of his career.
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