Wawrinka: Ever had sex an hour before a match? Paire: Yes W: Where, when, how, w/ whom? P: I’m not saying more W: At least the city P: There’s many cities W: Say just one P: Paris W: So you had sex in the locker room? P: No because you know in Paris the hotel is close 😭
"He put me in the gutter several times": Benoit Paire hilariously jokes about Wawrinka's insane alcohol tolerance, able to train day after
ATPMonday, 31 July 2023 at 20:30
Benoit
Paire made a playful comment about the alcohol tolerance of the Swiss,
mentioning Stan Wawrinka.
The French
tennis player is a friend of Swiss player Wawrinka, and during the pandemic,
they shared several live videos on social media, where fans even saw them
drinking together.
Despite
having faced each other as rivals on multiple occasions during their careers
(12 matches, with 9 victories for the 3-time Grand Slam champion Wawrinka and 3
for Paire), the athletes have developed a friendship over the years. Being contemporaries on the ATP tour, with
Paire aged 34 and Wawrinka aged 38, they have built a camaraderie.
In an
Instagram video, Paire, currently ranked world No. 126, commented on 'Stan the
Man's' alcohol tolerance and jokingly claimed that the Swiss can easily train
the next day after drinking.
"Wawrinka!
When he is in good shape, he is able to descend well. Stan is solid, he put me
in the gutter several times."
"The
strong thing is that the next day, he is able to go five hours on the court,
sweat and train like a patient. There are not many people who can do
this," Paire added.
The former
world No. 18 admitted earlier this year that he used to go out partying
frequently and drank heavily during those outings:
"It's
not that I was an alcoholic but I drank a lot, I liked it, I did too much when
I often partied. I didn't set myself any limits,” he said.
Wawrinka
recently played in the final of the ATP 250 Croatian Open Umag, marking his first
final appearance in four years. Unfortunately, he fell short in a hard-fought
match against the Australian Alexei Popyrin, losing with a score of 6-7(5),
6-3, 6-4.
During the awards ceremony, the world No. 49 was visibly emotional,
shedding tears due to the overwhelming emotions stemming from the challenges he
has faced in his recent years of his career. Constant injuries have hindered
him, and he has struggled to regain the form that once made him one of the top
players in the sport over the last two decades.
“Guys,
thank you so much. I know it’s so stupid to cry, but I love this sport so much
and you make it really special. Amazing week. Really, hopefully I can come back
and thank you for the support during the week. Thank you for being here and
hopefully I see you next year,” Wawrinka said.
Wawrinka's
next challenge will be at the Canadian Open, where he is registered to play in
the qualifying rounds. As for Paire, he will be competing this week in the
Challenger 100 Lüdenscheid, where he is the third seed and will make his debut
against the Argentine Facundo Mena.
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