"I am impressed by the energy he continues to have every day," says Norman about Wawrinka
At 40 years old, Stan Wawrinka continues his career as a professional player. Even though he is now far from the level he once had when he won three Grand Slam titles in his career, the Swiss player is prolonging the joy for as long as possible.
Even though his 2025 season has been complicated so far, the former world No. 3 remains positive as the end of his career draws near. Magnus Norman, Wawrinka’s longtime coach who began working with him in April 2013 and still accompanies his protégé on the tour, reflected on Wawrinka’s career and even discussed his own future as a coach.
"I have to admit that one of the things that surprised me most about Stan (Wawrinka), even before he won his first Grand Slam final (at the 2014 Australian Open), was the confidence he had in his tennis.
I struggled to handle my first Grand Slam final (at Roland Garros 2000 against Kuerten)—all that pressure around me was too much, so I didn’t want to overwhelm him in the hour leading up to that final against Nadal.
In fact, I wasn’t even close to him. I’m proud to see that he handled that pressure much better than I did and that he became a tremendous champion for so many years. It’s incredible to look at his achievements—not many players can say they’ve beaten the best in the biggest tournaments in the world.
Without a doubt, I’m impressed by the energy and determination he continues to show every day, every time he steps onto a tennis court, whether for a tournament or just a training session.
He always tries to give his best. It’s a gift for a coach—I’d even say it’s the best thing in the world. Just this morning, we trained for an hour and a half, and I admit I still enjoy it as much as I did on the first day.
After everything we’ve been through together, it will be very difficult for me to start working with another player. There have been so many things, from his personality to that incredible one-handed backhand of his.
I still watch his matches and enjoy them as much as I did in the beginning, so it will be hard to open a new chapter after this one ends," Norman, 49, told *Punto De Break*.
