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Stanislas Wawrinka Reflects on Career Ahead of Retirement

1/12/2026

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Stanislas 'Stan' Wawrinka, a Swiss tennis player, is in his final year on the ATP Tour.
He reflects on his career, highlighting his passion and the goal to play without regrets.
Wawrinka has three Grand Slam titles and an Olympic gold medal, defeating Nadal and Djokovic.
As he prepares for the Australian Open, he says his retirement tour may not end in a fairytale, but his love endures.

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Story summary

Stanislas 'Stan' Wawrinka, a Swiss tennis player, is in his final year on the ATP Tour.
He reflects on his career, highlighting his passion and the goal to play without regrets.
Wawrinka has three Grand Slam titles and an Olympic gold medal, defeating Nadal and Djokovic.
As he prepares for the Australian Open, he says his retirement tour may not end in a fairytale, but his love endures.