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Wimbledon 2017: Stan Wawrinka stunned by Daniil Medvedev in first round

World 49 Medvedev, making his Wimbledon debut, goes on to face Belgian qualifier Ruben Bemelmans for a place in the last 32.

Wimbledon 2017: Stan Wawrinka stunned by Daniil Medvedev in first round Reuters

London: Swiss fifth seed and French Open runner-up Stan Wawrinka was knocked out of Wimbledon in the first round by Russia`s Daniil Medvedev on Monday, losing 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1.

World 49 Medvedev, making his Wimbledon debut, goes on to face Belgian qualifier Ruben Bemelmans for a place in the last 32.

The defeat was Wawrinka`s sixth first-round loss at the All England Club although his efforts were hampered by a left knee injury which required an ice pack at the changeovers.'