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Stan Wawrinka bows out of tennis after emotional defeat in Basel

Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka has ended his professional career after a 7-5, 7-6 defeat to Czech player Jiri Lehecka in front of home fans in Basel. The 41-year-old Swiss former world number three played 985 matches over 23 years. Wawrinka said he always wanted to give everything, fight hard and finish with no regrets.

Stan Wawrinka bows out of tennis after emotional defeat in Basel

This summary is based on reporting by BBC Sport.

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