Still Going Strong! Stan Wawrinka overtakes Roger Federer to reach new milestone in ATP rankings
Wawrinka is a three-time Grand Slam champion.
Stan Wawrinka has been mighty impressive in his farewell year at the ATP tour. After a tough 2025 season, where the Swiss legend struggled for wins and momentum, he is now rolling back the clock and providing the perfect flourish to what has been an illustrious career so far.
He impressed at the Australian Open, reaching the third round and providing a tough fight against Taylor Fritz. The Swiss legend recently created another special record after starting his Dubai Open 2026 campaign with a victory over Benjamin Hassan.
This win elevated Wawrinkaโs ranking points, helping him once again burst into the top-100 rankings. He became the second oldest ever to accomplish this feat, holding this joint-record alongside fellow Swiss counterpart and 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer.
Ken Rosewall tops the list, achieving this milestone when he was nearly 45 years old. Apart from Wawrinka, the only other active male player in this list is Gael Monfils.
The Frenchman too is playing his last year and continues to be a source of entertainment playing a flashy brand of tennis which captivates fans across the world. He reached the top-10 when he was 39, however currently finds himself outside the top-140 due to inconsistent performances.
This makes Wawrinkaโs recent returns even more impressive. The Swiss icon failed to advance further in Dubai after being defeated in a one-sided encounter against former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev. The Russian has been in sensational form and has reached the finals where he will meet Tallon Griekspoor.
Ahead of the Sunshine Double, Wawrinka finds himself on the #92 spot of the ATP ranking charts.
What new record has Stan Wawrinka achieved?
Wawrinka, now 40, has broken into the ATP top 100, becoming one of the oldest players to join the top 100 of ATP rankings.
How old was Roger Federer when he last entered the top 100 of ATP rankings?
Federer was 40 years, 10 months and 26 days old when he entered the top 100 of ATP rankings. Interestingly, Wawrinka is also of the same age when he made the top 100 this week.
Who is the oldest player to reach the top 100 of ATP rankings?
Ken Rosewall holds the record of being the oldest player to break into the top 100 of ATP rankings. He was 44 years, 11 months and 13 days old when he achieved this milestone.
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Aniruddh Seshadri Iyer is a passionate sports journalist at Khel Now, specializing in tennis and Olympic sports. An engineer by training, he found his storytelling passion through iconic Grand Slam and Olympic moments. Known for sharp analysis and insightful coverage, he draws inspiration from Novak Djokovicโs resilience. Outside journalism, he enjoys reading, traveling, and playing the guitar.