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Stan Wawrinka unpacks. In conversation with Chris Evert, the Romand tells about tennis and private life.
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His daughter Alexia is also an issue. Here is a picture of the two in Geneva in 2017.
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In 2017 Alexia was in the audience with Stans Ex Ilham in Geneva and also at the French Open.
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And world number 1 Djokovic? «I like his game best. I can hurt him the most with my weapons, »says Stan.
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His backhand is also discussed. “When I was 11, I switched to one-handed because my long-time trainer Dimitri Zavialoff suggested this at the time,” reveals Wawrinka. “I have a lot of power and can beat winners from anywhere.”
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Stan Wawrinka has been giving a lot of insights into his corona life on Instagram for weeks. However, there are rarely really private things. The Romand knows very well how to protect their privacy.
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In the Instagram chat with tennis legend Chris Evert, the 35-year-old now makes an exception – and unpacks. Wawrinka also talks about his now 10-year-old daughter Alexia.
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Doing homework with his daughter
“She’s not really a tennis fan,” Stan reveals. «Now I sometimes have her at home and have to do tasks with her, which of course sometimes means arguing. But on the whole it works well. »
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Alexia was born in 2010. In 2015, however, family happiness broke up, Wawrinka and Alexia’s mom Ilham separated. But the tensions at that time are a thing of the past. At his French Open Final 2017, Ilham and Alexia even attended the stadium live. And now we are going through the difficult Corona time together.
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The secret of his backhand
The conversation with Evert is of course much more. Stan says about his corona training routines: “I try to train five times a week. But the tournaments are still so far away, so it’s more about staying in shape. It is also good for me at my age and after 18 years on the tour to relax a little, especially with my injury history. »
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And his grandiose backhand is also an issue. “When I was 11, I switched to one-handed because my long-time trainer Dimitri Zavialoff suggested this at the time,” reveals Wawrinka. «I have a lot of power and can beat winners from anywhere. I also vary the spin and speed a lot. My backhand against Djokovic was often a key to success. »
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Stan started playing tennis at the age of eight. «There was a tennis club just a few minutes from our home. I often played there with my brother Jonathan – who is now a tennis instructor in Switzerland. »
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That’s why Federer is better than Djokovic
And the Big 3 are also an issue. «Djokovic’s game suits me best. I can hurt him the most with my weapons because I also know what to expect. I can push it away with my power on a good day, if necessary over several hours, ”says Stan.
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With Roger Federer he gets enthusiastic: «His playing style is different from the rest. He constantly puts you under pressure, plays very aggressively and often varies. No wonder he’s the best player ever. I’m still a big fan of his. What he sometimes does on the pitch is a joke. »
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“I am old”
The 35-year-old says about his approaching career end: «I’m old, so I just look from year to year. I still love to play in front of a lot of people and all the other things. In the end, I just don’t want to have to regret anything and have always given everything. » (sme)
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