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!text-content\">\n                                Stan Wawrinka and Carlos Alcaraz                            <\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"ciam-article-t365\">\n<p>Stan Wawrinka said it would be a \u2018small dream\u2019 to play Carlos Alcaraz before he retires from the sport at the end of the year.<\/p>\n<p>During the off-season, the Swiss legend announced that he would be hanging up his racket at the end of 2026.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/stan-wawrinka\">Wawrinka<\/a> turned professional in 2002, at the age of 17, before regularly advancing to the latter rounds of Grand Slams in the early 2010s.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the announcement, he is currently inside the world\u2019s top 100 of the ATP rankings, as well as the top 70 of the Live ATP Race.<\/p>\n<p>This admirable position was boosted via a strong third-round appearance at the Australian Open, a result which has not shaken his retirement commitment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAbsolutely not,\u201d he responded after being asked whether he could play on into 2027, if he remains inside the world\u2019s top 100.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m happy with my level and the fact that I\u2019m still able to push to the maximum. That was my goal for my last season as a professional and that\u2019s how I want to end my career.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe idea is to finish the year in the Top 100 and so far I\u2019m happy with what I\u2019ve been able to do.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Tennis News<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/aryna-sabalenka-reacts-remarkable-march-dog-engagement-sunshine-double\">Aryna Sabalenka reacts to remarkable March \u2013 \u2018Dog, engagement, Sunshine Double\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/greg-rusedski-weighs-up-carlos-alcaraz-concern-crucial-error\">Greg Rusedski weighs up Carlos Alcaraz concern after pointing to crucial error<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Want more from Tennis365? Add us as<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tennis365.com\">a preferred source on Google to your favourites list<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>for tennis coverage you can trust.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As a late bloomer, Wawrinka first managed to get his hands on a Grand Slam title at the 2014 Australian Open \u2013 defeating Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal along the way.<\/p>\n<p>16 months later, the Swiss shocked the tennis world again by upsetting the overwhelming favourite, Djokovic, at the 2015 French Open to double his haul.<\/p>\n<p>Subsequent to his victory, he rose to a new career-high ranking of world No 4.<\/p>\n<p>At the 2016 US Open, Wawrinka battled from a set down to, once again, defeat the Serbian legend \u2013 installing himself as the third highest-ranked player.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to his Grand Slam victories, the Swiss also joined forces with Roger Federer at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, winning a gold medal in the men\u2019s doubles category.<\/p>\n<p>Whilst he struggled to recapture the Grand Slam-winning form, the Swiss has continued to adapt to the ever-changing tennis scene, competing against Jannik Sinner on six occasions \u2013 winning two.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf I have to be honest, I would like to challenge Carlos [Alcaraz],\u201d revealed Wawrinka.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have played with Jannik many times, so I would like to have a different experience.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe can call it a small dream for this year, it would be stimulating to be on the other side of the net with a player like that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>At 41 years, Wawrinka continues to break longevity records, including becoming the oldest man since Ken Rosewall in 1978 to reach the last 32 at the Australian Open.<\/p>\n<p>The Swiss is not alone in extending his career deep into his late 30s and beyond, with 38-year-old Djokovic continuing to set the benchmark for longevity on the ATP Tour.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOnly Novak knows how much more he can give on the Tour,\u201d analysed the former world No 3.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe is certainly still at the top of the sport, he is number 3 in the world and has already played a Grand Slam final this season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s incredible to watch him play and see how he can still be competitive despite his advancing age.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think it\u2019s still too early to look back at what I\u2019ve done during my career. From my point of view, I know that I have always tried to be the best version of myself and to give my best, enjoying every tournament I have been in.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat\u2019s what I know today and I\u2019m absolutely proud of it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stan Wawrinka admits Carlos Alcaraz ambition and answers retirement reversal question Oliver Paton 29 Mar 2026 7:45 PM Stan Wawrinka and Carlos Alcaraz Stan Wawrinka said it would be a \u2018small dream\u2019 to play Carlos Alcaraz before he retires from the sport at the end of the year. 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