Wawrinka is not going anywhere: "My plan was always to continue"

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Nobody doubts his love for racket sports, but it is clear that, as a certain age approaches, whether you win big titles or not, the question of retirement is always looming. In this case, Stan Wawrinka, at 39 years old, confirms that he is not going anywhere. The Swiss player wants to keep competing in the upcoming 2025 season, even though he has not reached any finals in 2024. The former world number 3 wants to continue enjoying tennis on the circuit.

"My plan was always to keep going," Stan asserted at a press conference moments after falling in the 2024 ATP Basel, as reported by Tages Anzeiger. "The way I feel, both on the tennis court and physically, how well I train, the level of play I achieve... But, of course, there's also the reality of results and rankings. If I no longer have the opportunity to play in major tournaments that I enjoy, that could affect my motivation. So far, that hasn't been the case."

The Ranking, a Significant Factor

Currently, Wawrinka holds the 149th position in the ATP Ranking, which affects his direct entry into the main draw of Grand Slams. Though he knows he must improve this in the coming weeks to avoid complications, recent results have further motivated Stan, who confirms his determination: "Of course, my goal is not to rely solely on wildcards. It's clear that I have to do everything possible to climb in the rankings."

"Now it's up to me to do things right on the court to improve my ranking and have the chance to choose the tournaments I like. But my passion for tennis has not diminished," Wawrinka emphasized once again, showing his hunger to continue climbing in the rankings and keep enjoying his passion at the highest level.

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