Wawrinka, Monfils, Cirstea and So Many More: Find Out Who’s Retiring in 2026

2026 has been a year marked by farewells. A veritable who’s who of the sport has announced their impending retirement (or already retired) this year, and the year is still young.

Here’s a list of some of the top names that will be saying goodbye to tennis by the end of the season.

Stan Wawrinka

The Stanimal is the biggest of the bunch. A three-time Slam champion and in possession of one of the most legendary shots in tennis history—his booming one-handed backhand—the Swiss legend will officially call it quits at the end of the year. Wawrinka reached a career-high ranking of No. 3 in singles in January 2014. He has won 16 career singles titles, including three majors at the 2014 Australian Open, 2015 French Open and 2016 US Open. Don’t forget his doubles gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics, and his Davis Cup title, both with good pal Roger Federer.

Sorana Cirstea

The Romanian, a former World No. 21, has been playing top-notch tennis since announcing her retirement. She won a title on home soil in Cluj-Napoca and continues to go deep in basically every tournament she plays. At 36, she is ranked No. 26—just five shy of her career-high.

David Goffin

The talented Belgian reached a career-high ranking of No. 7 in singles in November 2017. He won six career singles titles, and was a finalist at the 2017 ATP Finals. Many will remember him for his breakout performance at Roland-Garros in 2012, when he qualified and reached the round of 16, eventually facing his idol Roger Federer in a moment that highlighted his endearing personality and character.

Anastasija Sevastova

The Latvian star was a semifinalist at the US Open in 2018, after reaching the quarterfinals in the two previous years. She peaked at No. 11 in the rankings that season. She earned 11 Top 10 wins, playing a nuanced, varied brand of tennis that pleased purists. She turned 36 this month.

Gael Monfils

The flying Frenchman, one of the most athletically gifted and adored entertainers of all time, reached a career-high ranking of No. 6 in singles in November 2016. Monfils won 13 career singles titles. There will not be a dry eye in the place when he plays his last Roland-Garros later this month. Currently 39, Monfils is the last member of France’s “Four Musketeers”—Monfils, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Richard Gasquet and Gilles Simon—to retire.

Jamie Murray

Jamie Murray became the first British man to reach No. 1 in doubles in April 2016. The southpaw won 34 career doubles titles, including two major titles in men’s doubles and five in mixed doubles. On April 15, 2026, Andy’s older brother announced his retirement from professional tennis, effective immediately.

Roberto Bautista Agut

Roberto Bautista Agut may have been overshadowed by a few other brilliant Spaniards of his generation, notably Rafael Nadal, but the power baseliner was a steady force on tour for two decades. He reached a career-high ranking of No. 9 in singles in November 2019. Bautista Agut won 12 career singles titles.

Latisha Chan

In 2017, Chan’s banner year, she captured no fewer than 11 doubles titles—two with her sister Chan Hao-Ching (Angel), and nine with Martina Hingis. Chan won the US Open doubles title that year, and on October 23 she secured the No. 1 ranking in doubles, becoming the second player from Chinese Taipei (after Hsieh Su-Wei) to reach the top. She held the position for 34 weeks.

Kei Nishikori

Kei Nishikori is a true pioneer for Japanese and Asian tennis. He reached a career-high ranking of No. 4 in singles in March 2015, becoming the highest-ranked Japanese and Asian man in ATP history. He also claimed 12 career singles titles and was the first Japanese and Asian man to reach a major singles final in the Open Era, at the 2014 US Open.

Milos Raonic

Milos Raonic, the first Canadian to play a men’s singles Grand Slam final, reached No. 3 in singles in 2016. “The Missile”—known for his rocket serve—won eight singles titles and was a finalist at Wimbledon in 2016.