2014 Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka has confirmed 2026 will be his final year on the ATP tour, after announcing his retirement.
Currently ranked 157th in the world, the 40-year-old had quietly been continuing to compete on the Tour, but only competed in two Grand Slams in 2025, bowing out of both the Australian Open and Roland Garros in the first round.
On social media, the three-time Swiss Grand Slam champion announced 2026 would be his final year, but remained committed to finishing on a high.
"ONE LAST PUSH," he wrote.
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"Every book 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.
"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."
After being crowned the Australian Open champion in 2014, Wawrinka would go onto claim two more Grand Slams, winning the French Open in 2015, and the U.S. Open in 2016.
In total he has won 17 singles titles, his last coming at the Geneva Open in 2017.
Wawrinka's final year will begin in Perth, when he takes part in the United Cup, set to start on January 2, 2026.