Tennis star Wawrinka launches Geneva Open tram

Geneva

The Swiss star, along with tournament director Thierry Grin, organisers and media, took the tram from Place de Neuve to the United Nations. “The tram looks great. It’s a very nice initiative from the tournament,” said Wawrinka. “It’s always a pleasure to play at home, especially here, in my region. I’m getting ready for some busy weeks ahead on clay and hope that I can play my best in front of my Swiss fans,” Wawrinka said. The reigning Roland Garros champion is currently at home working on fitness and will return to practice on clay tomorrow, in preparation for his next tournament, the Mutua Madrid Open. Wawrinka will return to the Banque Eric Sturdza Geneva Open, to be held from 15-21 May, for a second straight year. The 28-player field will also feature top American John Isner, defending champion Thomaz Bellucci and Croatian Marin Cilic, who was awarded the first wild card.