Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Stan Wawrinka Clinches Final Australian Open Title at 40

1/20/2026

46 11 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Stan Wawrinka, at 40, won his final Australian Open, defeating Laslo Djere in four sets (5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(4)) after 3 hours 20 minutes.
The comeback followed dropping the first set, showing his resilience.
The win is his first Grand Slam since Wimbledon 2024 and his first Australian Open title since 2021.
He will face Frenchman Arthur Gea in the second round and thanked fans for their support.

History

Historical Context

Novak Djokovic's victory at the 2021 Australian Open marked his ninth title at this Grand Slam, contributing to his total of 18 Grand Slam titles by that year. This success reflects a trend in tennis where age and experience, as seen with players like 40-year-old Wawrinka, increasingly influence competitive performance, reshaping the standards of the sport.

1 of 2

Story summary

Stan Wawrinka, at 40, won his final Australian Open, defeating Laslo Djere in four sets (5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(4)) after 3 hours 20 minutes.
The comeback followed dropping the first set, showing his resilience.
The win is his first Grand Slam since Wimbledon 2024 and his first Australian Open title since 2021.
He will face Frenchman Arthur Gea in the second round and thanked fans for their support.

1 / 2