Stan Wawrinka bowed out of the French Open after a 6‑3 3‑6 6‑3 6‑4 loss to Jesper De Jong on a packed Paris afternoon. The 41‑year‑old Swiss, who last won the title in 2014, closed his Roland Garros chapter in front of roaring crowds. His final match marked the end of a career that earned him three Grand Slam crowns for tennis and fans again.

Wawrinka’s exit follows a career highlighted by a 2015 match that stunned Novak Djokovic and a 2016 US Open victory from a set down. The Swiss endured knee and foot surgeries yet returned to the top level, collecting titles in Melbourne and Geneva. His loss to De Jong, a debutant, underscores the depth of the current men’s field in 2026.

With retirement slated for October’s Swiss Indoors, Wawrinka plans to finish the year on a high note. His final French Open appearance, marked by a strip of his famed plaid shorts sewn into his shirt, was a fitting farewell. The Swiss will be remembered for his powerful backhand and his relentless drive until the final point in 2026.