"I will be much better for Roland Garros" - Wawrinka reveals plans on future

Former world No. 3 Stan Wawrinka suffered a defeat in his first match back but he is confident that he will eventually find his game and be ready for the French Open.

On Tuesday, Wawrinka played his first match after being out for a year because of two foot surgeries. Wawrinka, now ranked at No. 232, didn't make a winning comeback as Elias Ymer handed the Swiss a 6-2 6-4 loss. His focus now turns to the Monte-Carlo Masters where he received a wild card entry into the event.

Speaking after the match on his future plans, he said:

“I know that for Roland Garros I will be much better, there is still a lot of time to prepare for the tournament, so for sure I will show a whole new level, both tennis-wise and physically. I'm not worried about Roland Garros or Wimbledon, I have to focus on the present moment. My next tournament will be Monte‐Carlo. I have to combine good training with matches, I can't just focus on matches to stay fit. Now I have to spend a lot of time on the court to keep improving."