{
  "id": 4736931,
  "title": "Wawrinka's emotional US Open finale ends in defeat to Berrettini",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/wawrinkas-emotional-us-open-finale-ends-in-defeat-to-berrettini",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T23:09:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
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    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/wawrinkas-emotional-us-open-finale-ends-in-defeat-berrettini-6353266"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NEW YORK, August 31 – Former champion Stan Wawrinka, 41, lost his first-round match at the U.S. Open to Matteo Berrettini, 30, in a grueling three-setter 7-6(4) 7-6(3) 6-0. Despite Wawrinka's emotional farewell to Grand Slam tennis, the Swiss couldn't overcome Berrettini's resilience. The match showcased another rollercoaster performance, reminiscent of their Wimbledon clash earlier in the year, as both players tried to outplay each other.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Stan Wawrinka’s Grand Slam career ends as the 2016 US Open champion falls to Matteo Berrettini",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/stan-wawrinkas-grand-slam-career-ends-as-the-2016-us-open-champion",
        "published": "2026-08-31T23:14:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Wawrinka’s emotional US Open finale ends in defeat to Berrettini",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/wawrinkas-emotional-us-open-finale-ends-in-defeat-to-berrettini",
        "published": "2026-09-01T00:08:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Wawrinka’s Grand Slam farewell ends in straight-sets loss to Berrettini",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/wawrinkas-grand-slam-farewell-ends-in-straight-sets-loss-to-berrettini",
        "published": "2026-09-01T00:58:57.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}