US EditionCheers! Stan Wawrinka Bids Farewell at Australian Open with Beers And
Stan Wawrinka ended his career at the Australian Open with a farewell ceremony and shared a beer on court after his four-set loss to Taylor Fritz, marking his final professional match.
- On Jan 24, 2026, Stan Wawrinka said goodbye after his loss, grabbed 2 beers, cracked them with the tournament director, and saluted the crowd at John Cain Arena.
- Wawrinka, 40, lost his third-round match in four sets, ending his run at the Australian Open after taking a wild-card to say goodbye in Melbourne Park.
- Taylor Fritz dominated with 30 aces and just one double-fault in four sets to beat Wawrinka, saying `It's a really, really tough match obviously, the environment as well,` at John Cain Arena.
- Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley joined Stan Wawrinka on court for a brief ceremony and a stadium-screen tribute at John Cain Arena, and Wawrinka said, `Normally we talk on court after a final. Today is not a final, so I won't make it too long.`
- Wawrinka's career includes three major titles, the first won in Australia, and he said `I'm sad to leave, but it's been an amazing journey,` reflecting on milestones like reaching third rounds at age 40.
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This Saturday, the talented Swiss tennis player Stanislav Wawrinka said goodbye to the Australian Open after falling in four sets against Taylor Fritz in the third round. After the match, which recorded the 7-6 (5), 2-6, 6-4 and 6-4 partials, the 2014 Grand Slam champion remained at the John Cain Arena for a special ceremony for his last match in Melbourne. The Swiss star shared a few words, in addition to a beer with tournament director Craig T…
Stan Wawrinka triumphed twelve years ago in Melbourne. Now the Swiss has even contested his last match at the Australian Open. Afterwards, the legend approves a beer and is moved to tears.
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