In a recent interview, Stan Wawrinka reflected on Andy Murray’s legacy in tennis, emphasizing the remarkable impact Murray has had on the sport and their personal camaraderie. When asked about his memories of Murray and what he believes Murray’s legacy will be, Wawrinka was unequivocal in his admiration.
“It’s been more than 20 years. Of course, there are many [memories],” Wawrinka began. “The first time with the roof closed here was something special to play here against him at home. He’s been an amazing champion. He pushed everybody. He won everything in the sport that you can win. He’s been #1. He’s been an example for many players. He’s a great guy. We’re good friends. As I’ve said, it’s been more than 20 years. We spent so much time together on court, during practice… just tons of time together. We always had a good relationship.”
Murray’s career is distinguished by his victories at Grand Slam tournaments, his ascent to World No. 1, and his role as a trailblazer in British tennis. Wawrinka’s praise highlights not only Murray’s achievements but also his influence on fellow players. He pushed the boundaries, setting a high standard for his peers and serving as a role model for the next generation of tennis players.
Their friendship and mutual respect have been a constant throughout their careers, underlining the sportsmanship and camaraderie that exist at the highest levels of tennis. Wawrinka’s heartfelt words serve as a testament to Murray’s enduring legacy, celebrating his contributions both on and off the court.
Now ranked no.113, the Brit played his last match on the 19th of June when he had to retire when playing against world no.40 Jordan Thompson in the 2nd
round and the scoreline was 4-1 .
This season Murray achieved a 7-13 match record.
Andy Murray will square off with the world no.39 Tomas Machac in the 1st round on Tuesday at 6:30 pm on Centre Court. The head to head is 2-0 for Machac.
Andy won 46 titles in his career: 20 on hard courts, 3 on clay courts, 14 on indoor courts, 1 on carpet courts and 8 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Ranked world no.95, Stan has a compiled 5-10 record in 2024. The Swiss is playing at the moment in Wimbledon where he overcame the world no.248 Charles Broom 6-3 7-5 6-4.
Stan Wawrinka will take on the world no.33 Gael Monfils in the 2nd round. Their current head to head is 4-3 for Wawrinka.
Stan won 16 titles in his career: 8 on hard courts, 7 on clay courts and 1 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka faced off 24 times. Their current head to head is 13-11 for Murray. Previously, the last time they played, Stan Wawrinka won 6-4 6-4 6-2 in the 1st round in Paris (French Open) on the 26th of May 2024.
In the following video you can watch the key moments of their match.
