Wawrinka is the 6th tennis player in history to be in the top 100 with over 40 years of age

Diego Jiménez Rubio - 16 Feb 2026

Stan Wawrinka, top 100 at 40 years old. Photo: gettyimages

Stan Wawrinka is determined to continue breaking longevity records, with his main goal being to finish this season, his farewell season, among the top 100 tennis players in the world. After his stint in Rotterdam, he has entered this select group, becoming the sixth player to achieve it after turning 40. The others were Torben Ulrich, Ken Rosewall, Jimmy Connors, Ivo Karlovic, and Roger Federer.

📊 They have appeared in the Top 100 of the ATP ranking after celebrating their 40th birthday:
🇦🇹 Torben Ulrich
🇦🇺 Ken Rosewall
🇺🇸 Jimmy Connors
🇭🇷 Ivo Karlovic
🇨🇭 Roger Federer
🇨🇭 Stan Wawrinka 🆕

✍️ Some rankings are missing in the archives until the mid-80s. pic.twitter.com/a71C5U15JB

— Jeu, Set et Maths (@JeuSetMaths) February 16, 2026

This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Wawrinka es el 6º tenista de la historia con presencia en el top-100 con más de 40 años

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