The Speedy Stan Wawrinka Wardrobe Changeover
Let’s all pause a moment to appreciate model Stan Wawrinka during a changeover, giving the camera a sexy stare while stripping off his clothes, hair perfectly tousled, towel draped casually and stylishly over one shoulder. Bravo.
The Stanimal was in an interesting mood during his 2nd round match against Tatsumo Ito at the Rakuten Japan Open in Tokyo. The Swiss player seemed in a hurry to get off the court, pausing only briefly between points and rushing through his changeover routine.
Since that routine included a costume change, it was a bit fascinating to watch. And Ito adapted to Stan’s snappy pace, perhaps not wanting to hang out in the chilly air any longer than his opponent.
Stan and Tatsumo head towards their benches for the changeover.
Stan grabs his jacket and shrugs his arms into it quickly…
It’s apparently extra cool on court, so Stan reaches back for his hood.
This is a complicated process, as he has to be careful not to improperly disrupt the awesomeness of his fluffy hair.
There. Mission accomplished, looking all cool shrouded in his cozy hoodie. Now time to arrange things in the tennis bag.
Stan has also draped the towel across his lap for extra warmth. Get this man a space heater! Or at least a blow dryer, he can keep warm and continually refluff his hair…
Now it’s time for a bit of refreshment…
Also time to give the camera a bit of stink eye, it seems…
The relaxing is over, time to take off the hoodie…
Stan seems sad to give up his toasty hoodie. It might be wise to slip on one of those Old Man undershirts for the next match. (The Original Old Man in his.)
A little last-minute fussing…
…and Stan’s ready to go.
Tatsumo jumps up in response. The commentators discuss whether it would be a wiser tactic for Ito to sit on his bench and take the full time, but truthfully the pace didn’t seem to harm the Japanese man’s game.
Stan heads for the baseline.
When the umpire calls “Time!” the guys are all ready to play. No messing around here. The commentators realize they might be home early and call it “refreshing.”
We feel Stan would have used his time more productively by perhaps slowing down a hair and winning this in 2 sets rather than 3, but hey, a win is a win. Plus this wardrobe changeover every two games was an entertainment in itself. We love you, Stan, and good luck in the next round!
