Stan Wawrinka to end career at ATP 500 de Bâle after 23-year tour
Stan Wawrinka will conclude his professional tennis career this week at the ATP 500 de Bâle, capping a 23-year tour that included three Grand Slam titles and an Olympic gold medal.
Key points
- Stan Wawrinka, 41, will conclude his professional tennis career this week at the ATP 500 de Bâle.
- The Swiss former world No. 3 has three Grand Slam titles, an Olympic gold medal, and 16 career titles.
- Wawrinka will face Czech Jiri Lehecka in his opening match on Tuesday.
- A ceremony in his honor was held on Monday night, attended by director Roger Brenwald and Martina Hingis.
- Wawrinka will host a farewell evening on December 19 in Geneva with Roger Federer, Gaël Monfils, and Andy Murray.
Stan Wawrinka to End Career at ATP 500 de Bâle
Stan Wawrinka, 41, will conclude his professional tennis career this week at the ATP 500 de Bâle.
The Swiss former 3e mondial, currently ranked 151e mondial, has three Grand Slam titles, an Olympic gold medal and a total of 16 career titles.
He will face Czech Jiri Lehecka, 21e mondial, in his opening match on Tuesday.
On Monday night the tournament held a ceremony in his honor. Director Roger Brenwald and former champion Martina Hingis were present, and Wawrinka received a standing ovation and a song written for the occasion.
« Ça va être difficile », Wawrinka replied, visibly moved.
During the ceremony Brenwald said the tribute was only the beginning.
On Sunday Wawrinka shared a training session with Novak Djokovic, former world No. 1 and currently 12e, who will begin his Basel campaign against Frenchman Ugo Humbert (38e).
Wawrinka announced in late June that after 23 ans sur le circuit he will host a farewell evening on 19 décembre in Genève, with Roger Federer, Gaël Monfils and Andy Murray.
The Basel event marks his 19e participation in the Swiss tournament, which he has never won.
Your questions, answered
When is Stan Wawrinka retiring from tennis?
Stan Wawrinka will conclude his professional tennis career this week at the ATP 500 de Bâle.
Who is Stan Wawrinka playing in his final tournament?
Wawrinka will face Czech Jiri Lehecka in his opening match on Tuesday.
What is the date of Stan Wawrinka's farewell event?
Wawrinka will host a farewell evening on December 19 in Geneva.
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