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Wawrinka 'at peace' with retirement but no plans to go quietly

  • On Friday, Stan Wawrinka begins his farewell tour in Perth linking with Belinda Bencic at the United Cup; the Swiss veteran has arrived in Australia and will retire at the end of 2026.
  • Wawrinka said Monday he was `at peace` with the decision to make 2026 his last year on tour and announced earlier this month that the United Cup starts his farewell.
  • Currently ranked 157, Wawrinka is targeting a ranking rebound after struggling with injuries and wrestled with the retirement decision in recent months.
  • He plans to contest the Australian Open in January, which he won in 2014, and aims to play the full year and the main tournaments to improve his ranking.
  • His farewell tour closes a career with three major titles amassed over more than two decades, as Wawrinka strengthens Switzerland team alongside Bencic in a group with France and Italy.
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Wawrinka 'at peace' with retirement but no plans to go quietly

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The starting shot of Stan Wawrinka's last season is in Perth – a premiere for the Romand.

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Wawrinka ready to kick off farewell tour in Perth

Stan Wawrinka will start his farewell tour in unfamiliar territory in Perth, reuniting with Belinda Bencic on Team Switzerland for the United Cup.

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The Canberra Times broke the news in Canberra, Australia on Monday, December 29, 2025.
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