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No one questions his love for the sport of racket, but it is clear that, when a certain age reaches a certain age, whether or not you win major titles, the question of retirement is always present on the horizon. In this case, Stan Wawrinkaat 39 years old, confirms that he is not going anywhere. The Swiss wants to continue competing in the next season in 2025, even though in 2024 he has not reached any final. The former world number 3 wants to continue enjoying tennis on the circuit.
“My plan was always to continue,” Stan stated in a press conference moments after falling at the ATP Basel 2024, as reported by Tages Anzeiger. “The way I feel, tennis and physically, how well I train, the level of play I reach… But, of course, there is also the reality of the results and the ranking. If I no longer have the opportunity to play in big tournaments and the ones I usually enjoy, that could affect my motivation. Until now, that hasn’t been the case.
The Ranking, a great condition
Right now, Wawrinka is ranked 149 in the ATP Rankings, a position that conditions him to directly enter the main draw of the Grand Slams. Although he knows that he will have to improve it in the coming weeks to avoid complications, the latest results have motivated Stan even more, who confirms that he continues: “Of course, my goal is not to always play thanks to the wildcards. It is clear that I have to do everything possible to climb back up the rankings.
“Now it’s up to me to do things well on the court to improve my ranking and have the opportunity to choose the tournaments I like. But my passion for tennis has not diminished,” a hungry Wawrinka made clear once again. to continue growing in the Ranking, all to continue enjoying his passion at the highest level.
