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Swiss tennis player Stan Wawrinka, a three-time Grand Slam champion and well-known compatriot of Roger Federer has made a public admission about his addiction to certain beverages. Specifically, the 38-year-old athlete disclosed that he drinks abundant amounts of coffee. The bond between the two stars goes beyond their shared Swiss nationality. The two tennis aces have been close friends and fierce rivals on the court for over a decade.

Off the court, Wawrinka and Federer have shared many special moments. Federer has often been a mentor and a source of inspiration for Wawrinka. He looks up to Federer not just as a tennis player, but also as a role model for how to conduct oneself on and off the court. Throughout their careers, both players have shown great sportsmanship and a deep appreciation for each other’s talent. Their friendship cum rivalry has been a shining example of how even the fiercest competitors can respect each other both on and off the court.

Roger Federer ‘s compatriot shares his love for a beverage on Twitter

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A few hours ago, Roger Federer fierce rival, showed an outstanding performance in the first round of the Italian Open. Wawrinka defeated his opponent Ilya Ivashka with a score of 6-2, 6-4 in the match. Although he is the oldest player in the tournament, Wawrinka demonstrated his mastery on the court by hitting more than twice as many winners as Ivashka. He managed to end the match by hitting a winner on his first match point. This victory is an impressive start for Wawrinka as he aims to go deep in the tournament. In his recent tweet, he highlighted the importance of his special drink in his matches.

Wawrinka’s confession about his addiction to coffee has also brought attention to the issue of addiction in sports. While substance abuse and addiction are often associated with athletes, it is important to recognize that addiction can manifest in many forms, including addictive behaviors such as compulsive coffee consumption. Wawrinka’s admission is a reminder that athletes, like everyone else, are human and may struggle with various forms of addiction.

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In his recent interview with Tennis Channel, he made a public confession about his addiction to coffee.

Wawrinka revealed that he drinks an excessive amount of coffee. He shared, “Way too much. Way too much! It’s always time for a nice coffee.” 

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Wawrinka’s admission about his addiction to coffee has put a spotlight on the issue of addiction in sports. His addiction does not seem to have affected his performance. It highlights the importance of addressing addiction issues in athletes.

Wawrinka had a special moment in a recent match on the court

In the second round of the Madrid Open, Andrey Rublev faced the Swiss ace, Wawrinka. Before the match, the coin was oss confused as the players were unfamiliar with the new virtual system. The chair umpire used a virtual coin toss system that simulated the process on the big screen. However, this led to some confusion and Rublev suggested a solution to the problem. He proposed that the two engage in a game of rock-paper-scissors to settle the coin toss. Wawrinka won the makeshift ‘toss’ and chose to receive.

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Wawrinka continues to entertain his fans and followers with such special moments. What do you think of the 28-year-old tennis ace? Share your views in the comments below.