Tennis
If Roger Federer is surely the greatest Swiss sportsman of all time, Stan Wawrinka does not have to be ashamed of his career. Asked about a possible jealousy of his illustrious elder, the Vaudois preferred to pay him homage.
With 3 titles in Grand Slam, Stan Wawrinka has undeniably left its mark on Swiss sport. But the native of Lausanne had to share the stage with a giant, Roger Federer and its 103 ATP titles, including 20 major. At 39, the Swiss is considered by many to be the best tennis player of all time. But after putting the 2020 season on hold, his return to the courts seems in danger, and his end of career inexorably approaching. In an interview with Paris Match Switzerland, Stan Wawrinka confided in his friendship with his compatriot, and the fact of having evolved in his shadow. The opportunity to express all the good that he thinks of him.
“What we have shared binds us forever”
« How to be jealous of one of the greatest sportsmen of all time? When I got to the circuit, he was already at the top. I had the chance to meet him, to win titles with him. It’s a huge chance to have been part of the same generation as Roger. (…) We have experienced so much together, we are real friends, even if our lives are very different and very busy. Everything we have shared binds us forever. I am very proud of all that I have accomplished. I never imagined having such a career. Even though it hasn’t always been easy, I’ve always tried to push my limits»Declared the Vaudois in comments reported by We Love Tennis. One thing is certain, Stan Wawrinka has no regrets, especially not having played alongside Roger Federer.
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