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Wawrinka Aims for Historic Grand Slam at 39

1/29/2025

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At 39, Swiss tennis icon Stan Wawrinka, a three-time Grand Slam champion, reflects on his journey with resilience. His heartbreaking defeat to Richard Gasquet at Wimbledon in 2015 still lingers, while his 2016 US Open triumph stands as a testament to his grit. As he nears 40, Wawrinka sets his sights on making history as the oldest player to clinch another Grand Slam title.

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At 39, Swiss tennis icon Stan Wawrinka, a three-time Grand Slam champion, reflects on his journey with resilience. His heartbreaking defeat to Richard Gasquet at Wimbledon in 2015 still lingers, while his 2016 US Open triumph stands as a testament to his grit. As he nears 40, Wawrinka sets his sights on making history as the oldest player to clinch another Grand Slam title.