The person affectionately dubbed “The Stanimal” will name it quits on the finish of the 2026 season. Stan Wawrinka, three-time Grand Slam champion and disruptor or the ATP’s Huge Three throughout his rambunctious prime, introduced the information on social media on Friday.
“ONE LAST PUSH,” Wawrinka, 40, wrote. “Each e book wants an ending. It’s time to jot down the ultimate chapter of my profession as knowledgeable tennis participant. 2026 might be my final 12 months on tour.”
The 16-time ATP titlist, at present ranked 157, owns 582 ATP wins. Wawrinka reached a career-high rating of No.3 and achieved legendary standing for his 3-0 report in main finals – a win over Rafael Nadal within the Australian Open remaining, and wins over Novak Djokovic within the Roland-Garros remaining in 2015 and the US Open remaining of 2016.
He recorded 23 High 5 wins, together with 4 towards Djokovic, three towards Roger Federer and one towards Nadal.
Wawrinka’s deadly one-handed backhand is taken into account to be probably the greatest backhands in ATP historical past.
Although he received 4 and misplaced 13 in 2025, Wawrinka’s late-career ardour for the game has been an inspiration to many.
Wawrinka is scheduled to open his season at United Cup in January.
