Stan Wawrinka announced on Friday that he will retire from tennis at the end of the 2026 season. Wawrinka, 40, is ranked as low as No. 157 in the world after winning just four ATP-level matches in 2025.
But he is eager to end an impressive career on a high note – or at least on his own terms.
“Last push,” Switzerland said on social media. “Every book needs an ending. It’s time to write the last chapter of my career as a professional tennis player. 2026 will be my last year on tour.”
“I still want to push my limits and finish this tour on the best possible note. I still have dreams in this sport. I have enjoyed every part of what tennis has given me, especially the emotions I feel playing in front of you. I look forward to seeing you again, all over the world.”
Wawrinka, who won the title in 2002, is a three-time Grand Slam singles champion. He beat the No. 1 in all three slam finals he won: Rafael Nadal at the 2014 Australian Open, Novak Djokovic at the 2015 French Open, and Djokovic at the 2016 US Open. He also finished second to Nadal at the 2017 French Open.
