Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka, two iconic figures in Swiss tennis, have shared remarkable victories, including their 2008 Olympic Gold Medal in Men’s Doubles. However, at the 2024 Swiss Indoors Basel, Federer officially lost a significant record to his compatriot Wawrinka.
On October 23, Stan Wawrinka defeated Adrian Mannarino in a thrilling three-set match, setting a new record as the oldest player to secure a win at this tournament. Yet, Wawrinka’s journey at Basel was cut short as he fell to rising star Ben Shelton 6-7, 5-7 the following day.
The Enduring Legacy of the “Swiss Maestro”
Despite losing this record, Roger Federer‘s legacy at the Swiss Indoors Basel remains unmatched. Federer holds an unparalleled record with 10 titles and is the only player to reach the finals for 10 consecutive years (2006 to 2015). With 15 finals appearances, the most matches played (84), 75 wins, and an incredible 19 tournament appearances (1999-2019), Federer’s achievements highlight his legendary status in tennis.
Thrilling Showdowns at Swiss Indoors Basel 2024
The Swiss Indoors Basel 2024 is currently heading into its quarterfinals, promising exciting matchups. Key clashes include Stefanos Tsitsipas against Arthur Fils, Andrey Rublev versus Ben Shelton, Holger Rune meeting David Goffin, and Denis Shapovalov facing
