Djokovic says 'great champion' Wawrinka's legacy will live onSwitzerland’s Stan Wawrinka gestures to the crowd after losing to USA's Taylor Fritz in their men's singles match on Day 7 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 24, 2026. MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic says the retiring Stan Wawrinka's legacy will live on in tennis, hailing the Swiss veteran as a "great champion" who inspired him. The 40-year-old Wawrinka bid a final farewell to the Australian Open on Saturday in a battling third-round loss to Taylor Fritz. "He's a great champion on and off the court," added the 38-year-old. "I think it's been a great farewell Australian Open for him with the crowd support and everything that has happened on the court," said Djokovic.

Source: Philippine Star January 25, 2026 02:28 UTC