Stan Wawrinka officially ended his professional tennis career on Tuesday at the Swiss Indoors in Basel, bowing out in the round of 16 with a 7-5, 7-6 (7/2) defeat against Jiri Lehecka. A few days after David Goffin retired in Brussels, the Lausanne native stepped away from the sport.
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- Wawrinka’s retirement marks the end of his career following his final match at the ATP 500 event in Basel.
The Final Battle in Basel
Playing inside a packed Halle St-Jacques, the 41-year-old Vaudois fought through a tightly contested opening set against an opponent fifteen years his junior. Wawrinka generated two break points in the fifth game of the first set, though Lehecka quickly neutralized both. The Czech competitor ultimately broke at 5-5 to secure the opening frame.
The final point of Stan Wawrinka's ATP career ❤️#SwissIndoorsBasel pic.twitter.com/BsDWpPjywD
The second set followed serve before extending into a tie-break. Lehecka claimed the decisive points, closing out the match 7-5, 7-6 (7/2). Wawrinka concluded his career during his 390th tournament appearance, finishing with 590 career victories against 395 losses across 985 total matches on the main circuit.
| Metric | Career Stat / Final Match Detail |
|---|---|
| Final Match Opponent | Jiri Lehecka |
| Final Score | 7-5, 7-6 (7/2) |
| Career Singles Titles | 16 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 3 (2014 Australian Open, 2015 Roland-Garros, 2016 US Open) |
| Career Win-Loss Record | 590–395 |
A Legacy Alongside the Big Four
Turning professional in 2002, Wawrinka climbed as high as world number three and secured sixteen career titles. Beyond his three Grand Slam triumphs, he claimed the Monte-Carlo Masters 1000 in 2014 and an Olympic gold medal in doubles alongside Roger Federer at the 2008 Beijing Games, followed by the Davis Cup title in 2014. He is the third former top-ten member to retire in a matter of weeks, following Kei Nishikori and Gaël Monfils.
Alongside Andy Murray, Wawrinka stood out as one of the few players to consistently challenge the dominance of Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic at major tournaments. He remains one of only three players to defeat Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, and Murray at Grand Slam events.
Closing a Complicated Final Season
Honored during an emotional ceremony in Basel on Monday in the presence of Martina Hingis, Wawrinka reflected on a challenging 2026 campaign. After opening the year by reaching the third round of the Australian Open and briefly reentering the top 100 at the end of the winter, victories became scarce during the clay-court swing. Since March, he secured only two main-tour wins—one in Geneva and another the previous week in Lyon against Martin Landaluce.
Despite those struggles, his longevity remains historic. After turning forty in March 2025, he accumulated twelve main-circuit victories, marking an ATP Tour record since 1990 for a player past that age milestone. Following his last ATP title in Geneva in 2017, the right-hander faced several injuries, requiring two surgeries on his left knee and two on his left foot. His exit in Basel closes a chapter defined by his signature one-handed backhand and sustained impact at the sport’s highest level.
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