Stan Wawrinka is on the verge of making history as he bids to become the oldest champion in ATP Challenger Tour history. The 40-year-old Swiss star has battled through the draw at the Aix-en-Provence Challenger and now faces Borna Coric in the final.

Wawrinka’s journey to the championship match has been marked by resilience and determination. His semifinal victory over Borna Gojo, secured with a 6-4, 6-4 win, showcased his ability to compete at a high level despite the challenges of age and injuries.

The three-time Grand Slam champion has dropped just one set throughout the tournament, demonstrating his sharpness on clay. His opponent, Coric, has been in strong form, seeking his fourth Challenger title of the season. The two players have met five times before, with Wawrinka holding a 4-1 advantage in their head-to-head record.

A victory in the final would mark Wawrinka’s first title at any level since 2020, further solidifying his legacy as one of the sport’s most enduring competitors. The match is set to begin at 2:20 p.m. local time, with fans eagerly anticipating whether Wawrinka can achieve this historic milestone.

Wawrinka in the Aix En Provence Challenger, ranking, and results in 2025

Currently the world no.158, Wawrinka has managed to achieve a 8-9 record in 2025. Stan is playing at the moment in the Aix En Provence Challenger where he ousted the world no.182 Ugo Blanchet 6-4 6-3

, the world no.26 Alexei Popyrin 6-3 3-6 6-1, the world no.107 Nishesh Basavareddy 7-6(8) 6-3 and the world no.353 Borna Gojo 6-4 6-4.

Stan Wawrinka will play the world no.104 Borna Coric in the final on Sunday at 2:20 pm on COURT CREDIT AGRICOLE. Their current record is 4-1 for Wawrinka.

Stan won 16 titles in his career: 8 on hard courts, 7 on clay courts and 1 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)

He is also scheduled to play in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia) on the 7th of May and French Open (French Open) on the 25th of May.