Roger Federer’s withdrawal from the Roland Garros has been a huge shocker for the tennis community. Even if Wawrinka is poised to gain in the rankings from Roger’s physical decline, Stan is still sad to see his longtime friend to be sidelined because of an injury.

Wawrinka. It makes me sad

During a recent interview, Stan commented “It makes me sad, and it’s scary. It’s bizarre to say that he won’t be in Paris, It proves that we are never safe from injury. It’s sad for tennis, a big blow for his fans and especially for him as he’s had a very difficult season.

His 65 consecutive Grand Slam appearances are the kind of statistics that allows everyone to see everything he has accomplished.”

Stan will try to defend his title in Paris; Roger will try to get ready for the grass season. That’s the life in pro tennis.