Tennis star Stan Wawrinka has made the bold headlines in the Barcelona Open 2025 in Spain. Despite losing his first-round match of the ATP 500 tournament, the star player has melted fans' hearts with his kind gesture for ground staff.
A video has gone viral on social media where one of the ground staff members was seen cleaning the material on the court. Wawrinka later did a handshake with a ground staff member and recognized the unsung heroes of the marquee event.
His kind tribute stood out from the action of the Barcelona Open 2025, where the fans erupted in cheers. Wawrinka's gesture showcased humility and gratitude. The star player's action showcased that tennis is not just about playing and winning the titles, but a good character also matters the most.
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Stan Wawrinka crashed out of Barcelona Open 2025
Stan Wawrinka crashed out of the Barcelona Open 2025. The 40-year-old legend suffered a defeat against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina with a scoreline of 1-6, 4-6. The star player failed to get a great start to the game, with Fokina dominating his pace with breathtaking shots in the game. Fokina continued his stellar form in the next set of the game and thwarted him out of the marquee event.
The Swiss player has been hailed for his participation in the ATP tours despite being 40 years old. He is often compared with legendary players like Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic, and people have often called him the "Big Five."
“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.
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