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Wawrinka's Farewell: A Last Dance on Clay?
25 May
Summary
- Stan Wawrinka, 41, plays his final French Open.
- Jesper de Jong is favored to win their first-ever match.
- Wawrinka's recent form on clay has been inconsistent.
Four-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka is preparing for his final appearance at the French Open on May 25, 2026. The 41-year-old Swiss player, who won the tournament 11 years ago in 2015, has experienced a challenging clay-court season leading up to Roland Garros. His best result this season was reaching the Round of 16, with notable losses in Monte-Carlo and Madrid.
Jesper de Jong has also been active on clay, reaching the quarter-finals in Cagliari but facing earlier exits in other tournaments. The upcoming first-round match at Court Simonne-Mathieu will be the first competitive meeting between Wawrinka and de Jong. Despite Wawrinka's higher win percentage on the surface, de Jong is predicted to win, especially considering Wawrinka's recent struggles.
This match marks a poignant moment for Wawrinka's career, as he steps onto the clay of Roland Garros for what is expected to be his last dance. The prediction favors the Dutchman, Jesper de Jong, who advanced to the main draw through qualifiers, whereas Wawrinka received a wildcard entry after an initial opponent withdrew.
