Wawrinka Brings Career to a Close with Defeat in Basel
Wawrinka fell 7-5, 7-6(2) to Jiri Lehecka, ending a 24-year career with 16 tour-level titles and three Grand Slam championships.
- On Tuesday, three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka ended his 24-year professional tennis career after losing 7-5, 7-6 to eighth-seeded Jiri Lehecka in the first round of the Swiss Indoors in Basel, Switzerland.
- The 41-year-old had announced last December that 2026 would be his final season, receiving warm farewells throughout his farewell tour before his home tournament exit.
- Wawrinka's final professional shot was a backhand that landed wide, drawing audible disappointment from the partisan home crowd at the Basel Open.
- Reflecting on his legacy, Wawrinka told ATPTour.com, "All I wanted in my career was to give everything," emphasizing his commitment to fighting for every point.
- Known as "Stan the Man," the Lausanne native won 16 tour-level titles, including gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2014 Davis Cup with Roger Federer.
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Emotional scenes! After the last game of his impressive tennis career, Stan Wawrinka had to celebrate again.
‘Stan the Man’ bows out: Wawrinka's illustrious tennis career ends in Basel
Stan Wawrinka, a celebrated three-time Grand Slam champion, wrapped up his tennis journey with a loss in Basel. He reflected on his desire to exit the sport free of regrets, stressing his commitment to every match. Wawrinka leaves a significant legacy, including major Grand Slam triumphs, a peak rank of world No. 3, 16 tour titles, and unforgettable moments shared with fellow Swiss icon Roger Federer.
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Stan Wawrinka, the three-time Grand Slam champion and Swiss tennis icon, officially retired from professional tennis on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, after his final match at the Swiss Indoors Basel. The 41-year-old 'Stan the Man' fell to Jiri Lehecka in the first round, concluding a remarkable 24-year career that included Olympic gold and a Davis Cup title. 🎾 Stan Wawrinka Retires: Swiss Tennis Legend Hangs Up Racquet After Swiss Indoors Basel De…
Tennis-Wawrinka brings career to a close with defeat in Basel - Regional Media News
Oct 28 (Reuters) - Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka played the final match of his career in front of home fans on Tuesday, bidding farewell to the sport following a 7-5 7-6(2) defeat by Czech Jiri Lehecka at the Swiss Indoors in Basel. Wawrinka [...]
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