Stan Wawrinka, the Swiss tennis ace, known for his powerful groundstrokes and tenacious spirit, has often been vocal about his admiration for fellow players. One topic that frequently surfaces in tennis circles is the inclusion of Andy Murray in the Big Four, alongside Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. Wawrinka’s take on this is both insightful and compelling.
Wawrinka argues that Murray’s consistent performance cements his place among the elite. Murray’s tenacity and ability to compete fiercely against the other three members of the Big Four during this period make him an undeniable part of this elite group. Stan often highlights Murray’s mental toughness, tactical intelligence, and resilience on the court. These qualities have seen Murray clinch multiple Grand Slam titles and Olympic gold medals, achievements that are benchmarks for any player aiming for greatness.
Wawrinka commented:
“For me, he was part of this Big Four era. From 18 years old until 30 he was always fighting with the Big Three, he was always there. Let’s put it that way, he won ‘only’ three because all the other [players] were taking but he was always in the final, he was always winning a lot. For me, his career is nothing compared to mine. He’s way ahead, he won many more titles, things than me, and his level was close to the Big Three for 10 years.”
Stan Wawrinka in 2024
LWLLLWLLWL Ranked world no.236, the Swiss played his last match on the 7th of October when he surrendered to world no.30 Flavio Cobolli 6-7(6) 7-6(4) 6-3 in the 2nd round in Shanghai (draw).
This year Wawrinka has achieved a composed 7-16 record.
He is also scheduled to play in Stockholm (BNP Paribas Nordic Open) on the 14th of October and Basel (Swiss Indoors Basel) on the 21st of October.
