Wawrinka reveals in which tournament he plans to retire

Andrés Tomás Rico | 6 Apr 2026 | 18.09

Wawrinka: "I never set out to win a Grand Slam or be number 1, I just wanted to be better and that's what I achieved in my career." Photo: Gettyimages

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For the last time in his career, Stan Wawrinka said goodbye to the Central Court of Masters 1000 in Montecarlo, the same court where he lifted the champion's trophy in 2014. Twelve years later and in his final professional year, the Swiss fought to play against Carlos Alcaraz in the second round, but Sebastián Báez prevented him (7-5, 7-5).

Nevertheless, the Swiss showed pride in his match against the Argentine and in the press conference following his victory, he took the opportunity, as he has been doing throughout this farewell season, to review his tennis career. Also, he spoke about the difficulty of playing elite tennis at 41 years old and revealed where he might definitively hang the racket, in statements collected by Univers Tennis.

Stan Wawrinka reveals his schedule for the upcoming months and where he might retire

"Next week I play in Barcelona, and then probably in the qualifiers of Rome and Geneva. I will see if I have the opportunity to play in Roland Garros. I would like to play on grass, hopefully at Wimbledon. Then Gstaad, Estoril. I hope to play the US Open. We will see if I play any tournament before, maybe the qualifiers of Cincinnati or a Challenger. After that, we'll see. Basel, for sure, and also Lyon."

"There is a possibility, yes (that Basel will be his farewell tournament). But we will see. It depends on the tournaments that come after. Last year I played in Athens, it was an incredible tournament and I loved it. So perhaps I will play my last one there."

His competitive drive remains strong even in his last season as a tennis player

"I don't plan anything. If I want to play all year, I have to maintain a competitive mindset. I always demand the best from myself, always try to improve, to be better. I put a lot of pressure on myself to try to win more matches."

"I am still an athlete. I will always step onto the court to try to win; I can't just show up and try to enjoy it because it's the last time and it doesn't matter."

He highlights the difficulty of continuing to play at 41 years old

"We only see what happens on the court with a full stadium, but there is a lot of work behind the scenes, especially at 41 years old. It requires a lot of discipline, self-discipline, and sacrifices to stay in shape and maintain this level. There are days and weeks that are really very difficult, but in the end, it's worth it. I am passionate about this sport. I love what I do. I know this is my last year, so I am trying to give my best."

"Everything takes a little longer. It requires more training, more recovery, more physical preparation, more care. All in all, being a tennis player is a privilege. It is amazing. I have always dreamed of it. I am 41 years old and I am still doing it because I am passionate about it."

He recalls his main goal since he first picked up a racket

"I grew up on a farm and dreamed of becoming a professional player with the sole objective of giving my best every day, to be able to surpass my limits without barriers. I never set out to win a Grand Slam or be number 1. I just wanted to be better, always, and that is what I achieved in my career."

"What matters to me is the love for the game and the passion that has allowed me to succeed. My goal has always been to work in the long term, develop my physicality and my tennis," sums up a Stan Wawrinka who, as his flame fades away, continues to showcase his great tennis.

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