At 40, Wawrinka becomes the 4th oldest player to win an ATP match since 1990

Qualified for the round of 16 in Umag, the site of his first ATP title, Stan Wawrinka has defied age limits. At 40, the Swiss player defeated Guillén Meza (6-4, 6-1) to secure his 2nd win on the main tour this season.

A performance that places him 4th on the list of the oldest players to win an ATP match since 1990. These statistics exclude Davis Cup matches.

Indeed, the three-time Grand Slam champion trails behind Lopez (41 years and 9 months), Karlovic (42 years and 4 months), and Connors (42 years and 9 months).

While many question the Swiss player's determination to keep competing despite his struggles, Wawrinka himself doesn’t hesitate to respond to his critics on social media, as seen in the X post below.