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Stan Wawrinka last played on the ATP Tour at the Qatar Exxon Mobil Open earlier this month.
Swiss star expects to be out for a few weeks
Former World No. 3 Stan Wawrinka has undergone minor surgery on a left foot injury.
The Swiss star, who announced the news on Twitter, said, “After having some problems in my left foot for a while, I have decided to do a small procedure on it. Everything went well. I will be out for a few weeks, but can’t wait to start practising again soon.”
Hey guys, just wanted to update you . After having some problems in my left foot for a while, I have decided to do a small procedure 💉🔬🔪🦶 on it. Everything went well 🙏🏼. I will be out for a few weeks but can’t wait to start practicing again soon 🏃🏻💪🏻 🎾🧡 pic.twitter.com/5PZre7kluA
— Stanislas Wawrinka (@stanwawrinka) March 25, 2021
Wawrinka has compiled a 3-3 record in the 2021 season and last played at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha on 9 March. The 35-year-old, who is currently No. 21 in the FedEx ATP Rankings, underwent two left knee surgeries in August 2017.