Kid's got game! To avoid getting cold during Troicki's medical TO, Wawrinka recruits ballkid to help him stay loose. https://t.co/KgUAZVOwg0
— Roland Garros (@rolandgarros) May 29, 2016
Stan Wawrinka invites ballboy to play in front of thousands of French Open fans
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.
A lucky Roland Garros ballboy got the experience of a lifetime on Sunday when he had the chance to hit around with Stan Wawrinka in front of a crowd of thousands.
Wawrinka was playing Viktor Troicki in the fourth round of the French Open when Troicki needed to take a medical timeout. Concerned about becoming tight, Wawrinka asked if a ballkid would help keep him loose.
It’s a nice moment in itself, but made a thousand times better because of the crowd. Instead of leaving their seats or paying attention to their phones, they were enraptured. Watching every hit of the rally and cheering for the ballboy. It was a really cool moment and an unforgettable experience.
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