Stan Wawrinka
Stan Wawrinka reaches Australian Open third round at 40
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Stan Wawrinka became the first 40-year-old man to reach the third round of a Grand Slam in 48 years after a marathon five-set victory over Arthur Gea at the Australian Open. The Swiss veteran, playing his final year on tour, survived 4 hours and 33 minutes to win 4-6, 6-3, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (3).
Novak Djokovic hailed Stan Wawrinka as a friend, rival, and inspiration following the Swiss veteran's third-round defeat at the Australian Open. Wawrinka, a three-time Grand Slam champion, received warm applause in his final appearance at Melbourne Park before retiring after the 2026 season. Djokovic advanced to the fourth round with his 400th Grand Slam victory.
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At 40 years old, Stan Wawrinka battled through a five-set thriller to defeat French qualifier Arthur Gea and advance to the third round of the Australian Open for the first time since 2020. The Swiss veteran became the oldest man to achieve this feat since Ken Rosewall in 1978. Wawrinka, who plans to retire at the end of the 2026 season, now faces ninth seed Taylor Fritz.