Stan Wawrinka looks in brilliant touch following his recent 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 victory over Dominik Koepfer in the second round of the French Open 2020. Earlier in the first round, the Swiss had steamrolled three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray in straight sets. After two phenomenal performances, the 35-year-old Wawrinka spoke at length about his current form.
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“My conclusion, that I’m ready. I’m playing well. I’m moving well. I’m feeling good on the court. That’s it. It’s a Grand Slam. It can be long for two weeks. It’s match after match. You need to stay into it,” said a cheerful Wawrinka.
The former World No.3 is certainly in dominant form and has sent a warning to his opponents that he’s still a threat. In the last two matches, his powerful and accurate shots have highlighted his determination to win.
He has also worked on his fitness and has been a part of some long rallies. However, it is his service that has gained more attention. The Swiss delivered a total of 15 aces while his opponents could manage only 3 aces combined.
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“I really cannot complain about my situation”- Stan Wawrinka
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Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka in action during his second-round match against Germany’s Dominik Koepfer REUTERS/Charles Platiau
“Most of the time I was there in Switzerland to spend a lot of time with my daughter. I took the lockdown in the right way. In Switzerland, we could still go out, be able to spend time with my daughter. Also, it was a great time for that,” said Wawrinka.
Wawrinka did not play at the US Open 2020 and was eliminated in Round 1 of the Italian Open 2020. Some experts had even said that it was over for him. However, Wawrinka believes that he has already had a great career and considers himself a lucky man.
“I’m a lucky person. I have a good life. I had a great career already. When you see what’s happening around the world (coronavirus pandemic), like, I really can’t complain about my situation,” concluded the 35-year-old Swiss.
Stan Wawrinka will next face the Frenchman Hugo Gaston in the third round of the French Open 2020. With his good form, can he repeat the miracle of 2015 and win yet another French Open title?
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