‘You Cannot Take Anything’- Stan Wawrinka Admires Rafael Nadal’s Grit and Explains How He Is in a ‘Different League’ Than Most Others

The Swiss tennis player Stan Wawrinka became a popular name when he reached the height of his career between 2014 and 2016. During those times Wawrinka triumphed, he won three Grand Slam tournaments. He also advanced to Wimbledon’s quarterfinals in 2014 and 2015. 

He did, however, suffer injuries after reaching the 2017 French Open finals. In 2018, he made a comeback, but he had to leave the tour once more since his knee required another operation. And last year, he endured two surgeries for his foot. In all his active professional games, he has won against some of the biggest tennis players in the world. He is pleased that he had the opportunity to compete against and outperform the Big four.

Wawrinka admires Rafael Nadal and his Swiss companion Roger 

In the post-round one conference, Wawrinka was asked about what Rafael’s this year’s performance and how he being an inspiration for other while facing a lot of injuries concerning his age. The last time Stan played against Rafael, he lost.

He said, answering the question, “No, I think what Rafa has done this year and all his career, like it’s amazing to watch as a tennis fan. You cannot take anything as a player, because he’s in different league, always been and always will be. It’s always amazing to watch him play, to watch him compete, and to watch him at the top of the game after so many years. I enjoy watching him. But as I say, as a player, you cannot take anything.”

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The Swiss player has been friends with Roger for a long time now. When asked about Roger’s comeback, he said, “Yeah, it’s been too long without him on the tour, so I hope he will come back soon. Of course we all miss him, as again, the fans, the tournaments, the players, we all want to see him be back playing.”

Stan Wawrinka hints his retirement

The Swiss tennis player was playing against France’s Corentin Moutet in the first round of the US Open. When Wawrinka, 37, signaled he could no longer play against Moutet, who managed to advance to the main event after losing in the qualifying round, he was down 6-4, 7-6 (7) and had twice called the trainer on the court to treat his finger. The three-time major champion, who won his last Grand Slam crown at Flushing Meadows in 2016, suffered his sixth consecutive loss.

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The 28-year-old former World No. 3 needed a wildcard to compete at Flushing Meadows, where he previously won his first major championship, and is presently ranked 211th. It was a sad goodbye for Wawrinka in this year’s last grand slam.