The famous Swiss, who has three Grand Slam awards, will retire in 2026

40-year-old Swiss tennis player Stan Wawrinka He announced that he will retire in 2026.

“Every book must have an ending. It is time to write the last chapter of my career as a professional tennis player. In 2026, I will spend my last season on tour.”

I still want to challenge myself and complete this journey in the best possible way. I still have dreams about this sport. I enjoyed everything tennis gave me, especially the emotions I felt playing for you.

I look forward to meeting you again anywhere in the world. Last move,” Wawrinka wrote on social networks.

Stan has three Grand Slam trophies – Australian Open 2014, Roland Garros 2015 and US Open 2016. He also played in the Russian Federation final in 2017, where he lost to Rafael Nadal.

Wawrinka is currently ranked 157th in the ATP rankings. His personal best is third place.

During his career, Stan won 16 singles trophies and three doubles trophies at ATP level. At the 2008 Olympics, Wawrinka won the gold medal in the doubles tournament with Roger Federer. Stan won the Davis Cup with the Swiss team in 2014.

Wawrinka will start his farewell season with the national team in the United Cup (January 2-11).