Stan Wawrinka, 39, responds to critics claiming he ought to retire

Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka says not every part must be about outcomes as the previous world No. 3 highlights he nonetheless feels aggressive and has ardour for the sport. 

Wawrinka, who turned 39 in March, has 16 titles in his assortment and for a few years he was among the many finest gamers within the recreation and a legit Grand Slam contender. However the final a number of years have not been simple for Wawrinka, who hasn’t gained a title on the primary degree since 2017 and he’s additionally now ranked at No. 87 on the planet. 

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When it turned obvious that Wawrinka was previous his prime and not the participant he as soon as was, some followers began questioning and questioning why the Swiss was nonetheless round. However Wawrinka – who’s simply 2-7 on the primary degree this yr – remained unfazed and stored going regardless of the feedback and opinions suggesting that he ought to cease.

Wawrinka on why he retains going

In an interview with Categorical-Sport, Wawrinka stated persevering with to play helps “preserve mentally feeling younger” since he enjoys his job. 

“I’ve been on tour for 20 years and naturally after I get to 39 years previous and I’m 80 on the planet, for certain folks will ask me the query and I’ve no drawback with that,” Wawrinka added. 

“It’s simply the best way I need to reply it and the best way I need to show that I nonetheless need to be there. On the finish of the day, I resolve what I’m going to do with my tennis profession. And as a lot as I take pleasure in what I’m doing, I’m keen about that, I nonetheless really feel aggressive to play some large matches and to win some good matches, I need to preserve going as a result of it’s an opportunity to be nonetheless enjoying at that degree.”

Then, Wawrinka defined that for him some issues are greater than the precise outcomes. 

“And I feel it’s additionally an excellent instance for the younger youngsters, you need to present them that it’s not since you become old that the eagerness has to vanish,” Wawrinka stated.