US Open: The end has come for Stan Wawrinka, the man who crashed The Big Three's party
After three Grand Slam titles, Wawrinka is leaving the sport — and taking a little piece of that golden era with him.
Stan Wawrinka, the Swiss tennis player who once challenged the dominance of the Big Three—Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer—has retired from professional tennis after a successful career marked by three Grand Slam titles. At 41 years old, Wawrinka acknowledged the crowd after his final match at the 2026 US Open, expressing his sadness at leaving the sport he had loved for so long.
Despite his physical decline, Wawrinka remained determined to play one more match, securing a wildcard to compete in the US Open. The USTA honored Wawrinka with a post-match ceremony and a framed picture featuring his three career-defining titles. His retirement marks the end of an era for the sport, as the era of the Big Three shows no signs of slowing down.
Written by urgent.news from Yahoo Sports's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
