“It’s a little bit disrespectful for Andy Murray” : Stan Wawrinka on being included in the same bracket as the Big Three
Stan Wawrinka is among the most respected players on the circuit. The Swiss tennis player has won three Grand Slam titles in an era dominated by the likes of Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. The veteran recently commented on whether he should be considered on an equal footing as the Big Four Members.
The likes of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray are part of the Big Four Club. The quartet have dominated the circuit for several years, sharing several titles among them. Stan Wawrinka believes that it should be very disrespectful to include him in this prestigious list.
Stan Wawrinka stated that although Andy Murray has won the same number of Grand Slams as himself, yet he believes that he cannot be compared to the Briton. The Swiss tennis player mentioned that the two-time Wimbledon champion had won almost 45 ATP titles in his career, which includes 14 Masters titles.
“No, it’s the opposite I think. I got bothered when they call it like the big five or things like that or they put me close to Andy Murray just because he won three Grand Slams and I have three Grand Slams. But he has like 45 Master 1000s and he’s been on the top 10 for 20 years and top five the same,” said Wawrinka.
Stan Wawrinka gives honest assessment after being compared to the Big Four
Stan Wawrinka has gone toe to toe with the Big Four members over his career. He defeated Rafael Nadal in the finals of the 2014 Australian Open to lift his first ever Grand Slam title. He defeated Novak Djokovic in the finals of the French Open and the US Open.
However, he still believes that the Big Four members have achieved much more than him in their respective careers, and it would be disrespectful to include him in the same bracket. “So for me I’m completely away from them. I’m miles away from what they achieved and I think it’s a little bit disrespectful for them and especially for Andy, because that’s the talk that came more often,” he said.
Stan Wawrinka was defeated in the first round of the 2025 Australian Open against. The Swiss tennis player lost to Lorenzo Sonego in four sets, who had a pretty good run in Melbourne. The three-time Grand Slam champion will turn 40 this year, as questions keep arising on his retirement status. However, the Swiss has reiterated that he would like to continue playing competitive tennis this season.
