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Wawrinka Triumphs at Basel, Eyes Possible Final Bow

10/22/2025

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Stan Wawrinka, the Swiss tennis player, advanced to the Basel Swiss Indoors round of 16 by defeating Miomir Kecmanovic 6-1, 7-6.
The win is Wawrinka's first ATP victory since July and his fourth this year, with 12 aces.
He will face Casper Ruud or Quentin Halys next, with Ruud 11th in the ATP Finals race and favored because of youth and stakes.
Wawrinka could make a memorable, possibly final, Swiss Indoors appearance.

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Story summary

Stan Wawrinka, the Swiss tennis player, advanced to the Basel Swiss Indoors round of 16 by defeating Miomir Kecmanovic 6-1, 7-6.
The win is Wawrinka's first ATP victory since July and his fourth this year, with 12 aces.
He will face Casper Ruud or Quentin Halys next, with Ruud 11th in the ATP Finals race and favored because of youth and stakes.
Wawrinka could make a memorable, possibly final, Swiss Indoors appearance.