"I'm approaching the end of my career, but I don't feel old": Stan Wawrinka keeps career alive due to fanbase around the world

Switzerland’s veteran tennis star Stan Wawrinka has revealed that fans support is what is keeping him going.

The 38-year-old is moving towards the end of his career and has struggled to secure consistent results in the recent past.

Wawrinka was recently quoted in a report where he stated that it is the fans' support which is keeping him going despite getting old.

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“I'm approaching the end of my career, but I don't feel old,” he said. “I get so much support at tournaments all over the world - that's one of the reasons why I keep going. I hope it goes even further. I don't know how long it will be.

“I had four incredible years with Grand Slam victories, a victory at a Masters 1000. I beat the number one player three times in a Major final, which is an incredible part of my career.

"One of my best experiences was also the Olympic victory in 2008 in doubles [with Federer]. Being in the Olympic village with the Swiss delegation and then winning gold was a life experience.

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As a young player, I didn't dare to dream about it. I dreamed of becoming a professional player, i.e. playing in the top 100. Then I could dream more step by step: Top 50, Top 20, Top 10."

The Lausanne-born is taking part in the Swiss Indoors where he is set to face Alexander Shevchenko on Tuesday.

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