'I was in the Swiss mountains' - Wawrinka on late wildcard ahead of US Open farewell

It was a bit of a rollercoaster, of course, because I came back home on the night from New York. So for me, it was in my mind the end of my Grand Slam career. I would have loved to, like I said, I would have loved to be here. So I had to accept those emotions by not having the World Cup, and I was OK with it. At the end of the day, I always said that the only way to be sure to play a tournament, you have to be the right ranking. And I knew I wasn't on the list directly, so I was hoping for a World Cup. But I also know that World Cups are not granted. So it was not a problem for me not to have it. I was just sad not to be able to say goodbye to New York and to the US Open. And I got the call, I think, Wednesday night or Wednesday afternoon, when I was in the Swiss mountains. And so, of course, I was happy and I had to quickly organize to be back here. Super happy to be here. Super grateful with the World Cup. For me, it's my last year, it's my last Grand Slam of my career. So, of course, it's going to be special when I'm going to play the match. That's for sure. I'm going to feel it. That's a no-brainer, but I'm super excited. I'm happy, I'm enjoying the fact that I have this opportunity to be here one last time, to play that last year. For me, it's, of course, special, but to be able to play those four Grand Slams, it was important and I'm really enjoying it. I think he deserves it. I think it's a no-brainer. He's been leading this game for so many years. He's been an example on and off the court for so many people, so many players, so many fans. So, it's been special for me to share the court with him, to off the court also, to play in the same team, Davis Cup, Olympic with him. Of course, I'm super grateful for all the opportunities I had with him.