Stan Wawrinka strikes out for a quick sweep: "You'll realize that this is not so bad"
The three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka made a sweep of the Swiss media on the sidelines of his home tournament in Basel. The 34-year-old criticized the in his view unfair coverage of his career and does not feel appraised appreciative.
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Oct 25, 2019, 09:17 am
"I've lost the joy of talking to the media in Switzerland," said an angry Wawrinka. "I'm 15th in the race, could theoretically qualify for the ATP final. And you ask me, what's missing you to find your best level again? "In fact, Wawrinka had fought his way into the quarter-finals in his homeland, but had to withdraw after the three-set win against Frances Tiafoe but before the duel against Roger Federer injury ,
The current number 17 in the world emphasized the successes in his career so far. "I'm the only one outside Big 4 who has won three of them (majors, note). One should not forget that. "Wawrinka said he had played a comeback season after having to undergo knee surgery due to ongoing problems.
It was also the knee that forced him to pause for a month after the US Open last September. He therefore canceled his start at the indoor tournament in St. Petersburg. "Maybe you have to take the stages beforehand," said Wawrinka, who was annoyed: "After the injury that I had, it takes more time, because you can not just watch a game from the outside and say, 'Hmm, why he plays not better and will not win Grand Slams again? ' You can see that he moves well and plays well, that he feels better. But it takes time. "
Wawrinka sees his 2019 season as a complete success, even if his last tournament victory comes from Geneva 2017. "I have regained my confidence, have beaten the very best again at certain times," said Wawrinka including his four wins over top 10 players. Against Novak Djokovic Wawrinka showed at the US Open one of his best performances of the year, when the Serb had to give up in the third set.
Stan Wawrinka: Grand Slams? "Career has always been in stages"
"I am back in a position where I know what I will be capable of next year. And that was my goal for 2019, "said Wawrinka. He was a little disappointed that he did not make it into the top 10, but stated: "You do not just snap your finger to be at the level I was before the injury. Especially when you see what happened to Roger, Novak or Rafa, how they have been able to raise the level again in recent years. "
According to his own statements, the man from Lausanne dared to win a Grand Slam title in 2020. "My career has always been in stages. I know where I stand now. I continue to play to win titles and beat the best. I had an incredible career and won almost everything that is possible for a tennis player. I would not have much interest in continuing to play if I could not continue to win tournaments, "he said.
Wawrinka recently announced not only the Davis Cup at the end of November, but also the ATP Cup at the beginning of next season. Also at the Laver Cup Wawrinka was not there, you could not agree on any entrance fee. Privately, Wawrinka separated in the early summer from friend Donna Vekic, which was exploited in the boulevard.
"It's easy to pick the negative out of what I do when I attend a party or when something negative happens in my private life," Wawrinka said bitterly about the Swiss media. "I think you are too spoiled. Being in the world is a lot harder than you think. In a few years, there will be a lot less Swiss at the Grand Slams, especially among the men. And maybe you will realize that the 15th of the world is not so bad. "
Wawrinka has already won the Australian Open (2014), the French Open (2015) and the US Open (2016) in his career. He is next to Andy Murray (three titles) and Marin Cilic (a title) the only player except the top 3, who could win a Grand Slam in the current decade.