Stan Wawrinka retirement timeline features cool moment vs. Taylor Fritz at Australian Open

Stan Wawrinka's tennis career is almost over.

He made sure to give the fans one more thing to cheer about at the Australian Open before his impending retirement.

Taking on Taylor Fritz in the third round, one of Wawrinka's final points featured his signature, one-handed backhand, over and over.

And to end the point, Wawrinka pulled that special backhand of his just a bit further and a bit stronger to whack it past Fritz and get the crowd on his side.

Is Stan Wawrinka retiring?

Yes, Wawrinka has already announced that at the end of 2026, he will be retiring.

He turns 41 in March.

Wawrinka, from Switzerland, began his pro career in 2002.

Stan Wawrinka history at Grand Slams

Wawrinka is a three-time Grand Slam champion.

He beat Rafael Nadal to win the 2014 Australian Open.

He then beat Novak Djokovic in two finals, the 2015 French Open and 2016 U.S. Open, to claim his other two crowns.

Wawrinka is also an Olympic gold medalist, having claimed the 2008 doubles title playing with Roger Federer.

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