'Final Chapter': Stan Wawrinka Confirms 2026 Will Be His Last Season

Stan Wawrinka has confirmed that the 2026 season will be the final chapter of his storied tennis career, bringing the curtain down on one of the sport’s most distinctive journeys.

“Every book needs an ending,” the Swiss great wrote on social media. “It’s time to write the final chapter of my career as a professional tennis player. 2026 will be my last year on tour.”

Wawrinka, who turns 41 in March, carved out a rare legacy in the golden era of men’s tennis, winning three Grand Slam titles while Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic ruled the sport. He stunned the world with his Australian Open triumph in 2014, backed it up at Roland Garros in 2015, and capped his Slam haul with the US Open in 2016 — each title earned by beating world No.

1 Novak Djokovic in the final.

Though injuries have slowed him in recent years and pushed him down to world No. 157, Wawrinka’s résumé remains formidable: 16 ATP titles, a career-high ranking of No. 3, 582 tour-level wins, and a reputation as one of the cleanest ball-strikers of his generation.

Beyond singles success, Wawrinka also played a pivotal role in Swiss tennis history, winning Olympic gold in doubles with Federer at Beijing 2008 and helping deliver Switzerland’s first-ever Davis Cup title in 2014.

His final season will begin at the United Cup in Perth on January 2, marking the start of a farewell tour that promises nostalgia, grit and one last glimpse of the thunderous one-handed backhand that defined his prime.

For a champion who thrived against the odds in tennis’s toughest era, Wawrinka’s goodbye feels fitting — deliberate, dignified, and on his own terms.