India, Jan. 24 -- Stan Wawrinka's fairytale final Australian Open campaign came to an end on Saturday, as the Swiss veteran lost 7-6(5) 2-6 6-4 6-4 to Taylor Fritz. The 40-year-old has already announced that it is his final season, and he put in a valiant effort against Fritz. After losing a tight tiebreak in the opening set, Wawrinka took the second set with ease. But age played a factor as Fritz clinched the third before Wawrinka took a medical timeout. After his timeout, Wawrinka failed to handle the pressure, and Fritz went on to seal a quarterfinal clash with Italy's Lorenzo Musetti.

After his win, Wawrinka thanked Australian Open CEO Craig Tiley for his wildcard invitation. "Thank you for the wildcard invitation, not the first time...