Wawrinka on Alcaraz: "He is taking tennis to another dimension"

Diego Jiménez Rubio - 4 Apr 2026
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The Swiss player appeared before the press in Montecarlo with the excitement of being able to face an Alcaraz of whom he spoke wonders.

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Stan Wawrinka talks about Alcaraz in Monte Carlo. Photo: gettyimages

Stan Wawrinka has the mission to enjoy every week he competes as if it were the last because indeed, it is, at least in the tournament he is playing. The Swiss is not just on a farewell tour; he remains competitive and has significant goals. He expressed this at the ATP Masters 1000 Monte Carlo 2026, where he could face Carlos Alcaraz.

Many were surprised not to see Stan Wawrinka competing in the first two Masters 1000 of the season. However, in the press conference before the third one, at ATP Masters 1000 Monte Carlo 2026, the Swiss was clear. "I didn't request a wildcard because long trips after so many years on the tour are not easy. I felt that if I wanted to compete throughout a full year, I had to preserve my body and mind," said a man who recently stated that his priority goal for the rest of his career was to face Carlos Alcaraz.

Wawrinka, sobre Alcaraz: "Está llevando el tenis a otra dimensión"

Wawrinka believes that balls have completely changed the style of play in recent times

Indeed, fate has been capricious, offering the possibility of facing the Spanish player if he manages to defeat Sebastián Báez in the first round. "I've already mentioned that I dream of facing him. I am a born competitor; as long as I'm active, I go into each match wanting to win and believing I can. I always demand the best of myself, which has led me to achieve great successes and continue playing today," explained the Lausanne native.

"It would be magical to face Carlos here. I believe he is taking tennis to another dimension; what he does on the court is exceptional," said a man who pointed out the major change that has occurred on the tour in recent times: the balls. "They have completely changed this sport. Everything has become more physical and homogeneous across surfaces. It's difficult to introduce tactical variations in today's tennis," said Stan Wawrinka, who will try to make his dream of facing Carlos Alcaraz at this ATP Masters 1000 Monte Carlo 2026 event a reality.

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