Stan Wawrinka returned to the tournament where he won his first title in 2006. After a round 3 exit in the Wimbledon Championships, Wawrinka regained his form and confidence in the Croatia Open, in Umag. Unfortunately, he wouldn’t be able to win in Umag once again, as he was defeated by Alexei Popyrin in the final. After the match, his speech roused his fans around the world, and many praised the efforts of their favorite player.

Prior to the commencement of the tournament, Wawrinka was more excited than anyone to play in the Croatia Open. He won his first title on the ATP Tour in Umag and would return 17 years later to win it once again. After his first-round victory, he stated that he felt old playing in the championship once again. 

Stan Wawrinka evokes fans’ emotions after loss

In an astounding run, Wawrinka reached the final of the Croatia Open without dropping a set. The Swiss player was set to win big in the championship as followers worldwide supported his run. However, he would go on to lose the final match in three sets against Alexei Popyrin. After the match, he was beside himself.

In his speech after his loss, he stated, “Guys, thank you so much. I know it’s so stupid to cry but I love this sport so much you make it really special. Amazing week; really hope I can come back, and thank you for the stay during the week. Thank you for being here, and hopefully, I’ll see you next year.“

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After watching him shedding tears with gratitude, fans shared their love for the Swiss tennis legend on Twitter.

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One fan of the Swiss player said they were a big fan of seeing players heartbroken after losing in finals, as it shows their passion for the sport.

Following the tweet, one fan expressed his/her feelings seeing Wawrinka shed tears.

Another fan felt emotional watching Wawrinka shedding tears.

Caught up in their admiration, one user outrightly stated their love for him.

Another fan exclaimed their love for the Croatia Open finalist.

A fan of Wawrinka explained his fantastic one-handed backhand and how glad they were to see him playing again.

Seeing how players like Wawrinka and Andy Murray grind in smaller tournaments after playing at the top for a long-time, one fan said that everyone should follow in their footsteps.

One fan simply lauded the Swiss player.

Another Twitter user called him an underrated player.

Stan Wawrinka is a player who has a plethora of fans and finds love in all corners of the world. Although he is unable to play replicate the form that won his majors, he still strives to win as many tournaments and matches as he can in the twilight of his career.

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