Wawrinka bids fond farewell to French Open
Summary
Swiss tennis player Stan Wawrinka played his final French Open match in 2026, losing to Jesper De Jong. Wawrinka is known for his powerful backhand and three Grand Slam wins, including the 2015 French Open where he defeated world number one Novak Djokovic.Key Facts
- Stan Wawrinka finished his last French Open in 2026 with a loss to Jesper De Jong.
- He won three Grand Slam titles during his career: the 2014 Australian Open, the 2015 French Open, and the 2016 US Open.
- His 2015 French Open win over Djokovic stopped Djokovic from completing the career Grand Slam that year.
- Wawrinka’s single-handed backhand is a signature move remembered in tennis.
- He wore a memorable pair of red, white, and grey plaid shorts during the 2015 French Open, some of which are displayed as mementos.
- Wawrinka plans to retire after the Swiss Indoors tournament in Basel later in 2026.
- Unlike some players, Wawrinka enjoyed celebrating wins socially and believed in balancing hard work with celebration.
- He often said he was not close to joining the ‘Big Four’ tennis group dominated by Djokovic, Nadal, Federer, and Murray.
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