Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Stan Wawrinka Wins Australian Open Opener in Final Season
Stan Wawrinka, a famous tennis player who is 40 years old, played his first match in the Australian Open.
This is his last year playing tennis before he retires.
He played against a younger player named Laslo Djere and won the match after four sets.
The match was long and tough, but Stan showed that he still has the passion and skill to compete.
He has won big tournaments before, like the Australian Open, French Open, and US Open.
Even though he is not as young as the other players, he still fights hard and enjoys playing.
Stan Wawrinka won his opening round match against Laslo Djere in four sets (5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4)).
The match lasted three hours and 20 minutes, with Wawrinka converting only 3 of 18 break points.
Wawrinka, 40, is in his final season before retirement and expressed his passion for the game.
He defied his age by coming back from losing the first set to win the match.
Wawrinka has won three Grand Slam titles: the Australian Open in 2014, the French Open in 2015, and the US Open in 2016.
- Who
- Stan Wawrinka, a 40-year-old Swiss tennis player, and Laslo Djere, a Serbian tennis player.
- What
- Stan Wawrinka won his opening round match against Laslo Djere in the Australian Open.
- When
- January 19, 2026.
- Where
- Kia Arena, Melbourne, Australia.
- Why
- This was Wawrinka's final season before retirement, and he was competing in the Australian Open as part of his farewell tour.
- Player
- Stan Wawrinka
- Opponent
- Laslo Djere
- Match Result
- 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4)
- Match Duration
- 3 hours and 20 minutes
- Wawrinka's Age
- 40
- Wawrinka's Current Ranking
- 139
- Djere's Ranking
- 92
- Wawrinka's Grand Slam Titles
- 3 (Australian Open 2014, French Open 2015, US Open 2016)
