Wawrinka Secures Record-Extending 10th Win After 40, Federer Attends in Dubai

Stan Wawrinka continued his impressive form in what is anticipated to be his final season on the professional circuit, achieving a milestone victory at the ATP 500 tournament in Dubai on Monday. The Swiss veteran defeated Benjamin Hassan in straight sets, 7-5, 6-3, becoming the player with the most wins (10) after the age of 40 since the ATP Tour’s inception in 1990. ATP Tour

Wawrinka’s Victory and Federer’s Presence

Wawrinka, benefiting from a wild card entry, faced fellow qualifier Benjamin Hassan (ranked 289th globally). The match took place on February 23, 2026. Sofascore The victory was made even more special by the presence of Roger Federer in the stands.

“It’s as special as it is for everyone. Roger will always be a legend of this sport and we have so many memories together since I started playing… Ol told me he would come. Of course, that always adds a little extra pressure,” Wawrinka said after the match. Reem Abulleil on Twitter

Looking Ahead

Wawrinka will next face either Daniil Medvedev or Juncheng Shang in the round of 16. ATP Tour The match began at 07:00 UTC on February 23, 2026. Sofascore