Wawrinka ends season with back injury

Stan Wawrinka was scheduled to face Adrian Mannarino in the first round of his home-country tournament in Basel.

Unfortunately, the 33-year-old’s comeback season from two knee surgeries was cut short.

Wawrinka withdrew with a back injury, a day after practicing with countryman Roger Federer before a highly appreciative crowd.

He said he hurt his back during that practice, and had to stop after 20 minutes Monday. Wawrinka said it wasn’t serious, but that it was a better move to end the season now and focus on preparation for 2019.

Some lucky fans got a 2-for-1 pic.

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