Alcaraz's precious message to Wawrinka: "What he did for me meant a lot"
Carlos Alcaraz has wanted to be a part, in some way, of the numerous tribute and farewell events to Stan Wawrinka on his retirement from professional tennis. There were clear indications that the relationship between the Spaniard and the Swiss was very good, after seeing them train together several times and Wawrinka expressing his desire on multiple occasions to face the Murcian.
It couldn't happen in the end, but both have a strong relationship with each other, based on Alcaraz's heartfelt words in a video for the ATP. In it, the current world number 3 bids a warm farewell to the Swiss and reveals an aspect that struck him deeply about Wawrinka related to how he treated him in difficult moments.
This is what Alcaraz said about Wawrinka in the Swiss's farewell video
"Stan is one of those players who have won Grand Slams and faced the best, the Big Three or the Big Four, and has managed to beat them all. I am very happy to have been able to watch him play while I was growing up. Later, when I arrived on the circuit, I had the opportunity to train with him and share the locker room."
When I was injured this year, he was one of the players who asked about me, who inquired about how I was feeling and how my recovery was going. It meant a lot to me. He is a great person and an amazing player. I wish him all the best for the future. Thank you for his entire career and for everything he has done for tennis."
Alcaraz sends message to Wawrinka 📣: “When I was injured this year, he was one of the players who were worried about me, asking me how I was feeling, how I was going on. It meant a lot to me. I wish him all the best. Thank you for his career and everything he’s done for tennis” https://t.co/fRoJXxdTIR
— Alcaraz Updates🐝 (@alcarazzupdates) October 28, 2026
It seems increasingly difficult to find people who can speak poorly of both Carlos Alcaraz and Stan Wawrinka, and this relationship between two players of such different ages has captivated the entire tennis world.
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