Stan Wawrinka aims to play few more seasons

Swiss tennis star Stan Wawrinka, 35, says passion and love for the game is what keeps him going.

Wawrinka, who turned professional in 2002, turned 35 last month. 

Despite being 35 years old, Wawrinka is still capable of playing at a high level as he is ranked at No. 17 in the world. 

Wawrinka, a three-time Grand Slam champion, was on Instagram Live with former world No. 1 Chris Evert.

"I know I have a few more years. But I'm old. I'm playing because I love it, it's my passion, I love the emotion, the fans, the competition and I want it even more than before," Wawrinka said. 

Wawrinka when Evert asked if he sees himself playing for another five years: "(laughs) I know I have a few more years. But I'm old. I'm playing because I love it, it's my passion, I love the emotion, the fans, the competition and I want it even more than before."

— Gaspar Ribeiro Lança (@gasparlanca) April 22, 2020

This season, the Swiss made the semifinal in Doha and reached the quarterfinal at the Australian Open and Acapulco.

"Hopefully I can do that for a few more years but you never know what can happen. I know I want to play for a few more years, that's my dream, but I'm not going to say it's three, four, five," Wawrinka added.

More from Wawrinka: "Hopefully I can do that for a few more years but you never know what can happen. I know I wanna play for a few more years, that's my dream, but I'm not gonna say it's three, four, five."

— Gaspar Ribeiro Lança (@gasparlanca) April 22, 2020

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