Stan Wawrinka, whose professional tennis career began in 2002, has amassed 16 significant tournament victories, notably clinching a Masters 1000 championship in Monte Carlo in 2014.
Furthermore, he earned an Olympic gold medal for Switzerland in the men’s doubles event at the 2008 Beijing Games, competing alongside Roger Federer.
Renowned for his distinctive one-handed backhand stroke, Wawrinka famously defeated the reigning world number one competitor in each of his three Grand Slam final appearances.
Wawrinka, who is scheduled to celebrate his 41st birthday this coming March, has faced recurring injury issues over the past few years, leading to his current ranking outside the world’s top 150 players.
“My aspiration remains to challenge myself further and conclude this chapter of my career as successfully as I can,” Wawrinka remarked.
“I continue to harbor ambitions within tennis. I have relished every aspect of my tennis career, particularly the powerful emotions experienced when competing before an audience.
“I eagerly anticipate encountering all of you again, in various locations globally.”
His initial appearance of the 2026 season is scheduled for the United Cup team event, commencing in Perth on January 2nd.
