"I want to get back into the top 100 in 2026": At 40, Wawrinka reveals his goal for the next season

The three-time Grand Slam champion is re-signing for 2026, driven by an undiminished passion despite his age and physical challenges. Wawrinka insists he still feels capable of competing and is aiming for a full season.

Jules Hypolite

le 29/11/2025 à 21h09

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At 40 years old, Stan Wawrinka is going to give it another go in 2026. The Swiss player, who has won four matches on the main tour this season, has mainly shone on the Challenger circuit, reaching two finals in Aix-en-Provence and Rennes.

"I haven't been back to Auckland in 20 years"

Honorable results for his age, which convinced him to continue for one more year on the tour. The veteran, still as motivated, explained his choice to start the upcoming season in Auckland (January 12-18):

"The last time I played in Auckland was 20 years ago. It was a fantastic experience. I haven't had the chance to go back since, but I'm really happy to be returning.

I decided to come back this year to have the opportunity to play in Auckland again in front of my supporters. I remember the incredible atmosphere there and I'm really looking forward to being there. I love competition."

A decision about his future at the end of 2026?

"I continue to train hard to be at my best during tournaments and matches. I hope to rejoin the top 100 in 2026, participate in major tournaments, continue to improve and see where I stand at the end of the year," said the three-time Grand Slam winner in comments reported by Tennis Actu.

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As we move to the end of this month and also closing out the year I am wishing all of those following me a Merry Christmas and a Happy/Healthy New Year.

Let's make that wish for all 2000 plus players hoping for 5 wins each day. Hoping ŵhen we open the results page to see all green, and no red. And especially NO CANCELED matches.

From me and my rotti JAZ, I bid you all good night, and see you in...

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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