Key Takeaways
- Stan Wawrinka will hold a special career farewell event at the Palexpo in Geneva on Saturday, 19 December 2026.
- Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Gael Monfils have been announced as special guests for the celebratory evening.
- The gala exhibition follows Wawrinka’s planned farewell to the ATP Tour at the tournament in Basel.
A star-studded farewell evening in Geneva
Stan Wawrinka is preparing to conclude his professional journey before his home fans with a celebration at Geneva’s Palexpo on Saturday, 19 December 2026. The Swiss star will not be alone for the occasion, as Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Gael Monfils have all signed on to share the court for the commemorative evening.
The event serves as an emotional capstone distinct from Wawrinka’s competitive commitments. While the veteran intends to make his final ATP Tour appearance at the Swiss Indoors in Basel, the Geneva gathering has been conceived as a festive reunion to look back on more than 2 decades on tour alongside loyal supporters and longtime colleagues.
Icons unite to mark more than 20 years of competition
Federer’s participation brings exceptional resonance to the night. Local spectators will have the chance to see two national icons together again, recalling their shared triumphs for Switzerland as well as their battles on the sport’s biggest stages. Rather than fighting for ranking points, the night will center on their enduring bond and shotmaking.
Murray will also provide a meaningful presence. The Scottish former world No. 1 engaged in numerous punishing physical duels with Wawrinka over the years, clashes that highlighted stamina and competitive grit. Reconnecting in Geneva allows both players to revisit that storied rivalry in a far more relaxed and joyful environment.
Monfils returns to the court for a festive salute
Monfils features as another major addition to the roster, stepping back onto the court after wrapping up his professional schedule earlier than planned and skipping tournaments in Lyon and Paris. Known for his creativity and ability to electrify spectators, the Frenchman is naturally suited to an exhibition format celebrating a peer with whom he shared the circuit for years.
Although the exact match schedule and format have yet to be revealedβwith doubles standing out as an obvious optionβthe gathering will give Wawrinka a chance to reflect on his accomplishments and bid adieu surrounded by contemporaries who helped define his era.
ATP Alpes - Stan Wawrinka's projected path
Stan Wawrinka in 2026
Currently ranked no.140, the Swiss played his last match on the 21st of October when he was overcome by world no.43 Matteo Berrettini 7-6(4) 7-6(3) 6-0 in the 1st round of the U.S. Open (draw).
At present, during this year Stan has managed to achieve a composed 9-20 record.
