UNITED CUP

January 3, 2026

Stan Wawrinka

Team Switzerland

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S. WAWRINKA/A. Rinderknech

5-7, 7-6, 7-6

Team Switzerland - 2

Team France - 0

Q. Can you just talk about the emotions of that match and what it means to you to get a win like that?

STAN WAWRINKA: Yeah, it's amazing to start the year like this for me. It's my first time in Perth. A lot of support today, so it was an amazing feeling to play such a difficult match.

A tough condition, of course. More than three hours, so doesn't help, but super happy with the fight, with the performance, and to help the Swiss team to get to 2-0 up.

Q. What was working for you today?

STAN WAWRINKA: I think the discipline I had with myself. The fighting. I always try to fight, always try to find solution.

But I stayed really positive all the match. I was really focused on myself trying to be a bit more aggressive, trying to find the solution, and really happy with the performance.

Q. How did you get the body ready to turn around and play again tomorrow?

STAN WAWRINKA: We'll see (laughing). At my age it work doesn't work as fast, but just jump on the bus right now, and I'm going to see.

I'm going to watch the mixed double. Hopefully they can win. They start really well. Yeah, I'm going to get a good night of sleep and be ready for tomorrow night hopefully.