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Every Player Stan Wawrinka Defeated in His Final Season, Including a Masters 1000 Finalist

Stan Wawrinka has played his last professional tennis match, closing a 24-year career during the Swiss Indoors in Basel. His farewell tournament ended with a first-round loss to Jiri Lehecka, marking the conclusion of an impressive journey.

Throughout his career, Wawrinka accumulated 590 ATP Tour wins, capturing three Grand Slam titles, one Masters 1000 championship, and an Olympic gold medal in doubles. Though 2026 was not among his most successful years, the 41-year-old still managed to secure victories against 10 opponents.

Wawrinka’s 2026 Season Performance

Before the 2026 season began, Wawrinka announced his retirement plans. He started on a positive note at the United Cup, defeating then world No. 27 and 2025 Shanghai Masters finalist Arthur Rinderknech.

At the Australian Open, where he claimed his first Grand Slam title in 2014, Wawrinka reached the third round for the first time since 2020. He defeated Laslo Djere and Arthur Gea in close matches, with the latter win being his final Grand Slam victory. Unfortunately, he exited in the opening rounds at Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open.

His wins after the Australian Open were less frequent, as he never won two matches consecutively in any tournament. The last match Wawrinka won was at the ATP 250 event in Lyon, where he overcame Martin Landaluce, who is 21 years younger, in three sets. This victory placed Wawrinka among the oldest players to win an ATP match.

Players Defeated by Stan Wawrinka in 2026

  • Arthur Rinderknech (United Cup) - No. 27: Wawrinka won 5-7, 7-6(5), 7-6(5)
  • Laslo Djere (Australian Open) - No. 92: Wawrinka won 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(4)
  • Arthur Gea (Australian Open) - No. 198: Wawrinka won 4-6, 6-3, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6(3)
  • Hamad Medjedovic (Montpellier) - No. 80: Wawrinka won 7-6(3), 6-4
  • Thijs Boogaard (Rotterdam Open) - No. 1048: Wawrinka won 6-3, 6-4
  • Benjamin Hassan (Dubai Tennis Championships) - No. 289: Wawrinka won 7-5, 6-3
  • Stefano Travaglia (Italian Open) - No. 141: Wawrinka won 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-1
  • Raul Brancaccio (Geneva Open) - No. 241: Wawrinka won 6-2, 4-6, 7-6(5)
  • Dalibor Svrcina (Cancun Challenger) - No. 114: Wawrinka won 7-6(6), 7-6(3)
  • Martin Landaluce (Lyon) - No. 67: Wawrinka won 6-3, 6(2)-7, 7-6(5)

Career Highlights and Rivalries

Though his wins in 2026 were limited, Wawrinka leaves the sport having defeated some of the greatest players, including Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Andy Murray. He also faced Jannik Sinner six times throughout his career, winning twice. Interestingly, Wawrinka never played against Carlos Alcaraz.

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