Stan Wawrinka Retires From Tennis, Content With Childhood Dreams Achieved

After a 25-year career, Swiss tennis star Stanislas Wawrinka has decided to retire from professional play. Wawrinka, known as "Stan The Man," feels he has nothing left to prove, especially having competed during one of the sport's most challenging eras.

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At the end of last year, I felt within me that this had to be my last year. For me, it was important to try to finish [my career] being able to play good tennis; that's how I envisioned my last year would be.

"At the end of last year, I felt within me that this had to be my last year," Wawrinka told EL UNIVERSAL Deportes. He aimed to finish his career playing at a good level, a vision that guided his decision. He remains happy with his performance and continues to push himself to be competitive in the coming months.

Wawrinka hopes to be remembered for his enthusiasm and energy during matches. "For me, it was always important to show passion for the game. I gave everything on the court, I always fought and pushed myself to my own limits, trying to achieve the best I could," he added.

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For me, it was always important to show the passion for the game. I gave everything on the court, I always fought and pushed myself to my own limits, trying to achieve the best I could.

Reflecting on his journey, Wawrinka shared advice for his five-year-old self: "Keep doing what you're doing, enjoy everything and don't stop enjoying the process, because you will achieve the things you dreamed of." Tennis has been his passion since he started playing, and he feels fortunate to have pursued it for 25 years.

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Keep doing what you're doing, enjoy everything and don't stop enjoying the process, because you will achieve the things you dreamed of.