Basel: Quick Facts

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Seoul, Basel explore partnership for 2027 architecture biennale in Seoul • Nov. 4, 2026, 3:37 AM ET (Korea Herald)

Djokovic loses at Federer's hometown Basel event, stays 1 back of Swiss icon's career title total • Oct. 29, 2026, 5:29 PM ET (Toronto Star)

Stan Wawrinka retires: Three-time Grand Slam champion's career ends with Basel defeat • Oct. 28, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (BBC)

Stan the Retired Man: three-time major winner Wawrinka ends his career in 1st-round loss • Oct. 27, 2026, 7:42 PM ET (Toronto Star)

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