Wawrinka, who turned professional in 2002, has received 16 tour-level trophies throughout his profession, together with a Masters 1000 title at Monte Carlo in 2014.
He additionally secured gold for Switzerland in doubles on the 2008 Olympic Video games in Beijing partnering Roger Federer.
Identified for his one-handed backhand, Wawrinka beat the world primary participant in all three of his Grand Slam finals.
Wawrinka, who will flip 41 in March, has struggled with accidents lately and is at the moment ranked outdoors the highest 150.
“I nonetheless wish to push my limits and end this journey on the perfect observe potential,” Wawrinka added.
“I nonetheless have desires on this sport. I’ve loved each a part of what tennis has given me, particularly the feelings I really feel enjoying in entrance of you.
“I am wanting ahead to seeing you another time, all world wide.”
Wawrinka’s first outing of 2026 will come on the United Cup crew competitors in Perth from 2 January.
