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Stan Wawrinka: The Other Swiss Tennis Great
Stan Wawrinka ends career with 19th Basel appearance, breaking Big Four dominance.
In brief
Stan Wawrinka ends career with 19th Basel appearance, breaking Big Four dominance. Stan Wawrinka retired after 19 main-draw appearances in Basel, becoming one of few to win majors outside the Big Four. Originally reported by UBITENNIS.
Stan Wawrinka's Grand Slam Success
Wawrinka won three Grand Slams, matching Andy Murray's count, and reached quarter-finals or better 15 times.
Big Four Dominance in 2004-2023
The Big Four won 69 of 79 Grand Slams between 2004 and 2023, with only Wawrinka winning three majors outside the quartet.
Wawrinka's Career Highlights
Wawrinka reached world number three and spent 267 weeks in the top ten, with 14 Tour-level titles between 2011 and 2017.
Wawrinka's Career Challenges
Wawrinka underwent right knee surgery in 2007, two left knee surgeries in 2017, and two more surgeries on his left foot in 2021.
Wawrinka's Retirement Decision
Wawrinka retired after 19 main-draw appearances in Basel, his record shared with Federer, calling it 'perfect' with fan love.
Wawrinka's Final Thoughts
Wawrinka said retiring with 12 Tour-level wins since age 40 makes the transition easier, having broken the Big Four's stranglehold.
What matters most
Stan Wawrinka retired after 19 main-draw appearances in Basel, becoming one of few to win majors outside the Big Four.
