On Jan 22, 2026, Stan Wawrinka became the first man aged 40 or older to reach the third round of a Grand Slam since 1978 by defeating Arthur Gea in a grueling five-set epic. At 40 years and 310 days, the Swiss veteran prevailed 4-6, 6-3, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6(3) in 4 hours and 33 minutes. Gea, a 21-year-old qualifier, suffered debilitating cramps during the final tiebreaker. Wawrinka, making his final appearance at Melbourne Park, will next face No. 9 Taylor Fritz.
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Stan Wawrinka makes rare Slam third round for a 40-year-old
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