The Helvetians, Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka, are one of the most revered compact couples in men’s tennis. Whenever they close each other on elite tennis courts, the whole Swiss country is busy enjoying the battle.
More than their single Grand Slam victories, their 2008 Beijing Olympics double gold medal and their victory at The 2014 Davis Cup is special for them. To date, the Swiss couple has cherished those triumphant episodes of his career.
Wawrinka has spent a lot of time in his career with Federer. Over all these years, Stan has had enough opportunity to learn from his legendary compatriot. He revealed Roger ‘s most valuable advice when asked about it. He mentioned that the 20-time Grand Slam champion taught him to “live in the present”.
“The importance of living in the present moment. For twenty years, he (Roger Federer) has been requested daily by the press, fans, travel, tournaments, training. His days are ultra-full and yet he remains of an incredible calm ” Stan Wawrinka told The Illustrated.
“Even when he has to do something that interests him less, he does it thoroughly, better than everyone else. Over the years, I try to get closer to that too. “
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First meeting of Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka
The three-time Grand Slam champion vividly remembers his first encounter with Federer. They met on the clay courts of Biel, Switzerland. At the time Federer was already swinging his rackets during the ATP Tour while Wawrinka was about to become a tennis pro.
“Yes. Very well. He was on a clay court in Biel, at Swiss Tennis. I was 16 and I was there as a sparring partner. I remember putting myself under insane pressure, I was paralyzed by the idea of losing my shots. I had given everything, I was red after five minutes on the pitch (smiled) “ He added. (The quotes have been translated)
Federer ended his tennis season this year due to knee surgery and Wawrinka has yet to choose his tournaments for the rest of the 2020 calendar.
