Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka has officially retired from professional tennis, concluding a career that spanned more than 20 years. The 41-year-old Swiss star played his final match at the Swiss Indoors in Basel, where he was defeated in the first round by Jiří Lehečka, 7-5, 7-6(2).
A Legacy of Big-Stage Success
Wawrinka, who turned professional in 2002, leaves the sport as one of the most formidable competitors of his generation. He famously secured his three major titles by defeating the world number one player in each final: Rafael Nadal at the 2014 Australian Open, and Novak Djokovic at both the 2015 French Open and the 2016 US Open.
Beyond his individual Grand Slam success, Wawrinka reached a career-high ranking of world number three in 2014. His trophy cabinet includes 16 tour-level titles, an Olympic gold medal in doubles alongside Roger Federer at the 2008 Beijing Games, and a pivotal role in Switzerland’s 2014 Davis Cup victory.
Reflecting on his departure, Wawrinka expressed satisfaction with his approach to the game. "All I wanted in my career was to give everything, to have no regrets, to always fight," he told the ATP Tour website. Having announced his retirement plans last December, Wawrinka spent his final season receiving tributes from fans and peers across the tour.
