Stan Wawrinka loses first round in final tournament at Basel
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 12:12 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Stan Wawrinka's professional tennis career concluded on October 27, 2026, at the Swiss Indoors in Basel, where he fell to eighth-seeded Jiri Lehecka in the first round, 7-5, 7-6 (2). At 41 years old, Wawrinka announced last December that this would be his last competitive year, receiving numerous tributes throughout his farewell season. He leaves a legacy as a three-time Grand Slam winner and Olympic gold medalist in doubles, with a career-high ranking of No. 3 in 2014.
- •Wawrinka loses 7-5, 7-6 (2) to Jiri Lehecka.
- •This match is Wawrinka's farewell appearance at his home tournament.
- •He won three major titles throughout his career.
- •Wawrinka turned professional in 2002 and peaked at No. 3 in rankings.
- •He also won the Olympics and Davis Cup with Switzerland.
- 12:58 AMESPN Tennis — Wawrinka's tennis career ends at home tournament in Basel
- 11:41 PMYahoo Sports — Three-time major winner Stan Wawrinka retires as Basel farewell ends in 1st-round loss
"BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Stan Wawrinka’s illustrious tennis career finally came to an end on Tuesday at his home tournament in Basel.The three-time Grand Slam winner was beaten by eighth-seeded Jiri Lehecka in the first round of the Swiss Indoors, losing 7-5, 7-6 (2).
"Stan Wawrinka's illustrious tennis career finally came to an end on Tuesday at his home tournament in Basel.
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External links- ESPN TennisOct 28, 2026, 12:58 AMWawrinka's tennis career ends at home tournament in Basel
Stan Wawrinka's illustrious tennis career finally came to an end on Tuesday at his home tournament in Basel.
- Yahoo SportsOct 27, 2026, 11:41 PMThree-time major winner Stan Wawrinka retires as Basel farewell ends in 1st-round loss
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Stan Wawrinka’s illustrious tennis career finally came to an end on Tuesday at his home tournament in Basel.The three-time Grand Slam winner was beaten by eighth-seeded Jiri Lehecka in the first round of the Swiss Indoors, losing 7-5, 7-6 (2).
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