Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Djokovic and Wawrinka Advance at 2026 Australian Open
Novak Djokovic, who is 38 years old, won his match at the 2026 Australian Open.
He said he thinks he has a couple of years left in his tennis career.
Stan Wawrinka, who is 40, also won his match in a very long and exciting game.
This was his last Australian Open, and he became the first player over 40 to reach the third round of a grand slam.
Another player, Gael Monfils, lost his first match.
Djokovic said he is younger than them, so he has more time to play.
Wawrinka was very happy after his win and said he might have a beer to celebrate.
Novak Djokovic won his second-round match at the 2026 Australian Open against Francesco Maestrelli in straight sets.
Djokovic, who will turn 39 in May, hinted that he has a couple of years left in his tennis career.
Stan Wawrinka, 40, won a five-set thriller to reach the third round of the 2026 Australian Open, marking his last appearance at the event.
Wawrinka became the first player aged 40 or above to reach the third round of any grand slam.
Gael Monfils lost his first-round match to Dane Sweeny, marking the start of his farewell tour.
- Who
- Novak Djokovic, Stan Wawrinka, Gael Monfils
- What
- Advancements and performances at the 2026 Australian Open
- When
- January 22, 2026
- Where
- Melbourne, Australia
- Why
- To compete in the 2026 Australian Open and mark the start of their farewell tours
- Player
- Novak Djokovic, Stan Wawrinka
- Event
- 2026 Australian Open
- Opponents
- Francesco Maestrelli, Arthur Gea
- Results
- Djokovic: Straight-sets win, Wawrinka: Five-set win
- Djokovic's Age
- 38
- Wawrinka's Age
- 40
- Retirement Timeline
- Djokovic: A couple of years left, Wawrinka: Last Australian Open
- Other Retiring Players
- Gael Monfils, Stan Wawrinka
- Match Date
- January 22, 2026
- Venue
- Show Court Arena, Melbourne, Australia
Sources
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