スタン・ワウリンカは、自身のキャリアの締めくくりとして12月19日にジュネーブでエキシビションイベントを開催する。ロジャー・フェデラー、アンディ・マレー、ガエル・モンフィスが参加予定である。
ワウリンカはインスタグラムに投稿した動画で、「One Last Backhand」と題したこのイベントを発表した。彼は20年以上にわたるツアー生活を経て、2026年が自身の最後のシーズンになると語った。41歳のワウリンカは、主催者推薦枠（ワイルドカード）を受け取りウィンブルドンに出場する予定で、1回戦ではマッテオ・ベレッティーニと対戦することが決まっている。今シーズン苦戦が続いているワウリンカの世界ランキングは110位である。このエキシビションは、ファンがかつてのライバルたちと並ぶ彼の姿を目にする最後の機会となる。
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Stan Wawrinka pulled out of the Italian Open just minutes before his second qualifying match on May 6. The 41-year-old Swiss player cited exhaustion after a grueling first-round win the previous day. Pablo Carreno Busta advanced via walkover.
Stan Wawrinka's final professional tennis tournament is confirmed for the Swiss Indoors Basel in 2026. The event, scheduled from October 24 to November 1, will feature a dedicated ceremony honoring the three-time Grand Slam champion. Ticket sales begin on May 6 at 10:00 am.
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Stan Wawrinka bid farewell to the French Open after a first-round loss, with tributes from fellow players including Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. The 41-year-old Swiss player was emotional as the crowd gave him a standing ovation on Court Simonne-Mathieu.
Rafael Nadal posted a photo with Roger Federer in Madrid on May 27, 2026, marking their first public meeting in years. The image showed the two with arms around each other and the caption “Look who I found in Madrid.”
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David Goffin reflected emotionally on his retirement decision following a loss at the Monte Carlo Masters. The 35-year-old Belgian fell to Emilio Nava in a three-set battle, marking his final appearance at the tournament. Goffin shared insights into his fading motivation and the demands of professional tennis.
British tennis player Dan Evans announced his retirement from professional tennis on Thursday. The 36-year-old will end his career after this year's Wimbledon Championships.
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Roberto Bautista Agut, a former world No. 9, has announced he will retire from professional tennis at the conclusion of the 2026 season. The 38-year-old Spaniard shared the news in an emotional Instagram post, expressing gratitude for his 17-year career. He plans to cherish his final tournaments.