Tennis-Wawrinka sends Murray packing in French Open first round

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 26, 2024 Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka celebrates after winning his first round match against Britain's Andy Murray REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

PARIS (Reuters) -Former French Open champion Stan Wawrinka handed Andy Murray a 6-4 6-4 6-2 first-round defeat under the lights at Roland Garros on Sunday, ending what is likely the Briton's last appearance at the claycourt Grand Slam.

The duo shared a long embrace and a heartfelt conversation at the net when the dust had settled following their 23rd career meeting and Wawrinka heaped praise on Murray during his press conference later.