'Exhausted': 40-year-old Wawrinka creates Grand Slam history at Australian Open

Stan Wawrinka, in his final Australian Open appearance, battled through a grueling five-set thriller to reach the third round. The 40-year-old Swiss veteran, playing his last professional season, outlasted young qualifier Arthur Gea in a marathon match. This historic win marks him as the oldest man to reach this stage at a Grand Slam since 1978.

Jan 22, 2026 - 16:35
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'Exhausted': 40-year-old Wawrinka creates Grand Slam history at Australian Open
Stan Wawrinka, in his final Australian Open appearance, battled through a grueling five-set thriller to reach the third round. The 40-year-old Swiss veteran, playing his last professional season, outlasted young qualifier Arthur Gea in a marathon match. This historic win marks him as the oldest man to reach this stage at a Grand Slam since 1978.

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