Pushing to the limit
“I’ve been working really hard to stay in shape, to push myself. I think also the week in United Cup helped me a lot because I played over three hours match back to back, plus a lot of tennis on the court, high level,” stated the Swiss. “It got me a lot of confidence into what I’m able to do. But at the end I’m still 40-years-old and you never know what happen.”
A quick rundown of his achievements – whether its lifting three Grand Slams in the ‘Big 3’ era, Olympic gold or Davis Cup silverware – Wawrinka has nothing to prove. However, the nerves still hit the greatest of champions.
“Almost all match. I’m always nervous,” admitted Wawrinka with a smile, having just started his 75th major main draw.
“That’s always been positive for me. That’s mean I really care. That’s mean I really want to do well. I’m really pushing myself.
“That’s when you need to be really disciplined with yourself, with your brain, with what you have to do during the match. I think those match also a bit longer in five set always help me to relax, to be a bit more focused, to move a bit better. That was the case today.”