Stan Wawrinka Announces He Will Retire in 2026

Tennis will lose one of its most legendary active players next year. Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka has revealed that 2026 will be his final year as a professional. The 40-year-old’s career has been one of the longest in tennis history, winning him fans all over the world.

Stan Wawrinka Announces Retirement For 2026

Wawrinka made his decision public in an Instagram post. The Swiss player wrote that it was time to write the final chapter of his career, and listed 12 words that will define his last year as a professional, the first letters of which created the words passion and dream.

“One last push. Every books needs an ending. It’s time to write the final chapter of my career as a professional tennis player. 2026 will be my last year on Tour.”

P perseverance
A ambition
S sacrifice
S success
I injuries
O obsession
N never give up

D discipline
R resilience
E evolution
A ambition
M memories

“This is what the dream has been about. I still want to push my limits and finish this journey on the best note possible. I still have dreams in this sport. I’ve enjoyed every part of what tennis has given me, especially the emotions I feel playing in front of you. I’m looking forward to seeing you one more time, all around the world. One last push.”

Wawrinka has not revealed where his final tournament will be. The 2025 Swiss Indoors in Basel, which is scheduled for October 24th to November 1st, might seem like a natural place to finish if he intends to play a full season before hanging up his racket.

Alternatively, Wawrinka might choose to complete his career at one of the Grand Slams he won. The former world No. 3 will definitely not finish at the Australian Open in January, but the French Open or the US Open are possible options. Hopefully, he gets the send-off his outstanding career deserves.