The unexpected confession of Stan Wawrinka about his retirement: "There is one thing I have not done in over 20 years"

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Stan Wawrinka has revealed what his first plan is when he ends his professional career. The Swiss confessed that for over two decades he has been giving up one of his great passions. His statements during the ATP Gstaad have provided one of the closest insights of the season. The three-time Grand Slam champion was asked about what excites him the most to do once he hangs up his racket, and he didn't hesitate to respond with a smile: skiing again, a hobby he had to give up throughout his professional tennis career.

In an interview conducted during the Swiss tournament, Wawrinka was asked if there was something he promised himself to do the next year. His response was immediate: "skiing! Skiing is a sacrifice we make as tennis players; at least I did it." The former world number three explained that he has gone more than twenty years without practicing this sport due to the risk of getting injured during the season.

"No, I haven't skied for more than 20 years, so it's one of the first things I want to do again," confessed the player from Lausanne, hinting at how he is already thinking about what his life will be like when the time comes to bid farewell to the circuit.

Stan Wawrinka's Sacrifice for Tennis

Wawrinka's words highlight one of the less visible aspects of the lives of professional athletes. Beyond training and competition, many tennis players give up everyday activities or other sports for years due to the high risk of injury. Skiing, especially popular in Switzerland, is one of the practices most players avoid while still active.

- Is there something you tell yourself, next year, I'm sure I'll do it?

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At 40 years old, Wawrinka continues to compete on the ATP circuit and still shows the passion he has for tennis. However, his statements indicate that he is also beginning to imagine what his future will be like when the time for retirement comes.

Although he has not yet announced a date to end his career, the Swiss made it clear that there is an excitement he has been waiting for too long. After more than two decades prioritizing tennis above all else, returning to glide down the mountains of his country has become one of his great personal goals once he concludes one of the most successful trajectories in modern tennis.

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