Wawrinka farewell tour begins with Cup victoryAP, PERTH, AustraliaStan Wawrinka’s 40-year-old legs did not let him down over three-plus hours in his first singles match of a farewell tour yesterday. Three-time Grand Slam singles champion Wawrinka beat Arthur Rinderknech of France, who is ranked 29th to Wawrinka’s 157th, 5-7, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5). Wawrinka last month announced that this year would be his last on the ATP tour. Stan Wawrinka returns to Arthur Rinderknech during the United Cup day two match between Switzerland and France in Perth, Australia, yesterday. The United Cup is among a number of tournaments being played over the next two weeks in Australia ahead of the Australian Open, which begins in Melbourne on Jan. 18.

Source: Taipei Times January 03, 2026 17:11 UTC