Andy Murray hails Stan Wawrinka's tenacity in ABN AMRO Open first round showdown vs Daniil Medvedev
Murray, who is now retired, reflected on their historic rivalries on the court and praised the legendary tennis star's enduring talent and competitiveness even at the age of 40.
Former British player Andy Murray has recently expressed admiration for tennis stalwart Stan Wawrinka following the latter's game against Daniil Medvedev in the first round of the ABN AMRO Open 2025 at Rotterdam. Murray, who is now retired, reflected on their historic rivalries on the court and praised the legendary tennis star's enduring talent and competitiveness even at the age of 40. This comment comes as Wawrinka continues to compete at a high level in the game.
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Wawrinka, who is currently 40 years old and ranked world number 155, highlights a great skill set and resilience during the game, managing to take the first set before ultimately losing the match. This game was extremely crucial as it underscored Wawrinka's enduring competitiveness in the ATP tour, achieved a career-high ranking of world number three, and won multiple Grand Slam titles.
Stan Wawrinka wins the 1st set 7-6(8) against Daniil Medvedev in Rotterdam.
Two set points saved.
Down 3-5.
39 years old and still playing sets like this against the best players in the world.
Wawrinka remains grounded and competitive even at the age of 40
Meanwhile, Stan Wawrinka's performance at the ongoing ATP 500 tournament, particularly against 28-year-old Medvedev, highlights his great potential, reinforcing his reputation as one of the sport's legends.
Stan Wawrinka blasts a backhand down the line against Daniil Medvedev in Rotterdam.
Still one of the most beautiful one-handed-backhands to ever grace a tennis court.
Despite facing challenges in the few recent seasons, including a couple of exits earlier this year, Wawrinka's determination remains extremely visible. His humility was also highlighted in the game when he expressed embarrassment about being compared with the likes of Andy Murray and other legends of the game, showcasing his respect for their milestones while recognising his own journey.
“I was embarrassed when people talked about the ‘big five’ or put me on the same level as Andy Murray. I’ve achieved more than I could have ever dreamed of in my career, but I’m so far away from what they’ve done,” Wawrinka said.