Stan Wawrinka was quick to shut down the claim that he is playing Challengers to earn some money as the three-time Grand Slam champion suggests everybody knows there is not too much money to be made there.Wawrinka, who celebrated his 40th birthday in March, is only 2-10 on the main level this year and he is currently ranked at No. 149 in the world. After not being awarded wildcards into either Wimbledon or the US Open, the Swiss appeared at the ATP events in Gstaad and Umag, but has since switched to the Challenger Tour. This week, the 40-year-old is playing at the Rennes Challenger, where he defeated Kenny de Schepper 6-4 6-4. Reacting to the former world No. 3’s opening Rennes Challenger win, one person suggested that the Swiss may be in some kind of debut: “He either loves tennis like no other or has insane debt.” The 16-time ATP champion noticed it and responded: “Not sure challenger prize money can pay any debt.”
Wawrinka candidly addressed his future in the spring
After being bounced in straight sets by Jacob Fearnley in the French Open first round, Wawrinka was asked about his future. And he openly admitted that it wasn’t getting any easier and that the end of his tennis career was nearing.
“I am here in front of you after losing first round of the French Open, but yeah I am of course close to the end. I’m not stopping right now, that’s for sure. I’m getting closer each week that’s for sure. In general, I think I still play some good tennis, move well, I still enjoy it. Although, those losses are getting more difficult to swallow,” the three-time Grand Slam winner said at the time.Meanwhile, Wawrinka plays against Dan Added in the Rennes round-of-16.
🔴 “Betrayed by His Own Blood: Father of Utah Gunman Helped Expose Son Who Assassinated Activist Charlie Kirk”
Authorities have revealed that the suspected assassin of conservative activist Charlie Kirk was turned in by his own father.
The suspect, identified as Tyler Robinson, 22, of Washington County, Utah, was arrested at 10 p.m. on September 11—33 hours after Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that Robinson’s father recognized his son in surveillance footage released by investigators. He urged him to surrender and then contacted a family friend, a young pastor, who ultimately alerted police.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox, speaking at a September 12 press conference, praised the family’s courage, saying they “did the right thing.” Robinson, who reportedly became increasingly political in recent years, had expressed disdain for Kirk at family dinners, describing him as “hateful” and “spreading hate.”
Robinson now faces charges of aggravated murder, discharging a firearm causing serious injury, and obstruction of justice. A Utah judge has ordered him held without bail at Utah County Jail. Court records show he has no prior criminal history.
Security footage showed the gunman climbing onto the roof of a building across from the venue, opening fire, then leaping down and fleeing into a nearby neighborhood. Investigators later recovered the rifle believed to be the murder weapon, along with chilling evidence: bullets etched with messages. One shell casing was engraved with lyrics from the Italian protest song “Bella Ciao,” while an unfired round carried the words “Take this, fascist!”
Discord messages obtained from Robinson’s roommate revealed discussions about retrieving a hidden rifle, stashing it in the bushes, and wrapping it in a cloth. He also mentioned an engraved scope.
Despite the violent nature of the crime, Governor Cox said investigators currently believe Robinson acted alone, though the probe is ongoing.
Kirk, 31, was widely recognized as a rising star in the conservative movement and a close ally of former President Donald Trump. Trump, speaking at the 9/11 memorial ceremony at the Pentagon, called Kirk “a legend” and announced he would be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.
