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World number three Stan Wawrinka believes that he will never become world number one despite having won his third career Grand Slam title on Sunday at the US Open Tennis Championships. The Swiss tennis star defeated defending champion and world number one Novak Djokovic in four sets.
In an interview with American talk show host Charlie Rose, Wawrinka was asked if he can be number one and he went to say “No.”
“I won three Grand Slams, but I’m not consistent enough during the year. If you look, Novak [Djokovic] is making a final or winning every tournament that he’s playing. I can play amazing, I can win a Grand Slam, but I’m not playing well enough in the year.”
Wawrinka also answered questions pertaining to his longtime friendship with compatriot Roger Federer, the influence of his coach – former world number two Magnus Norman, dealing with stress and practicing with Djokovic.
WATCH the full interview below:
Wawrinka’s interview is just one of his media tour appearance in New York City. He appeared in “Live With Kelly” and played Wii Tennis with comedian Jimmy Fallon. WATCH
