Farewell to Dubai

Stan Wawrinka’s final match at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships concluded on Wednesday with a 6-2, 6-3 loss to Daniil Medvedev. The match also served as a farewell to the Swiss veteran, who triumphed at the ATP 500 event in 2016.

The 40-year-vintage Wawrinka, playing what he has announced will be his final season on the ATP Tour, was honored with a touching farewell ceremony following the match. Tournament Director Salah Tahlak and ATP CEO Eno Polo presented Wawrinka with a traditional dagger, a commemorative cake, and a framed photo showcasing his memories from Dubai.

“I came here for the first time more than 15 years ago and I always sense really welcome,” said Wawrinka. “It was amazing for me to have one last chance, one last opportunity, to play here. I will always have amazing memories from here [at] the tournament.”

Stan Wawrinka

Medvedev Dominates On Court

Daniil Medvedev advanced to the quarterfinals with a clinical performance, breaking Wawrinka’s serve three times in the opening set, which he secured 6-2 in just over thirty minutes. While Wawrinka briefly challenged in the second set, Medvedev’s consistency proved too strong, closing out the match 6-2, 6-3 in 75 minutes.

Medvedev will next face Jenson Brooksby after Brooksby defeated Karen Khachanov.

Match Results

• Daniil Medvedev def. Stan Wawrinka 6-2, 6-3

Wawrinka’s Legacy

Throughout his career, Wawrinka has reached a career-high No. 3 in the PIF ATP Rankings and has won three major titles, capturing 16 tour-level trophies. He owns a 6-4 record in Dubai, according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index.

FAQ

• Q: When did Stan Wawrinka last win the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships?
  A: 2016.
• Q: Who did Stan Wawrinka lose to in his final Dubai match?
  A: Daniil Medvedev.
• Q: What was presented to Wawrinka during the farewell ceremony?
  A: A traditional dagger, a commemorative cake, and a framed photo.