Stan Wawrinka Steps Up for Philanthropic Work, to Donate a Minimum of $1 Million Dollars

The three-time Grand Slam champion, Stan Wawrinka, has had an unfortunate season. The former World No. 3 couldn’t showcase his prime game this season. He played his last match in March and hasn’t featured since due to injury. However, he’s in the news for the right reasons now, as he recently announced he will ensure the donation of $1 million dollars to a charity.

On several occasions, the Swiss star has stepped up and shown some remarkable approaches towards philanthropic work. This time, he has tied up with an international association, Make-A-Wish.

Stan Wawrinka to ensure donation of $1 million dollars

Stan Wawrinka has won everyone’s hearts once again. This time, not with his tennis skills, but because of his notable charity works. He has decided to ensure the donation of $1 million dollars to an international association. He took to Instagram to share this amazing news.

“I’m happy to announce that the sales of match ball number #5555 will be donated to the international association Make-A-Wish. I will personally guarantee a minimum of $1 Million dollars,” he spoke on the video posted on Instagram.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a charitable organization based in the United States that grants the wishes of children aged 2 and a half to 18 who are suffering from critical diseases.

Wawrinka has been always active in his philanthropic work, involving himself with charities on various occasions.

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Wawrinka trained at Lionel Messi and Neymar’s ground

The former World No.3 has been struggling with his left foot since March 2021. He last competed at the Qatar Open, exiting in the round of 32. Recently, he was spotted practicing at the football team PSG’s ground. Not with big players like Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Mbappe, but with the team’s physiotherapist.

Talking about his injury, in an interview, he said, “There are many things you don’t know about athletes. About what they are going through. You only ever see the good sides. But it is difficult for many of us, including me.”

Interestingly, Wawrinka has a strong connection with Al-Khelaifi, the owner of PSG. Therefore, the Swiss was training at PSG’s facilities. However, Wawrinka is still unsure about his participation for the ATP season 2022.

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