London: Roger Federer passed on carrying Switzerland's flag at his third straight Olympic opening ceremony, so doubles partner Stanislas Wawrinka has been given the honor for Friday in London.
The Swiss Olympic Committee says the 27-year-old Wawrinka "fulfills the requirements of this prestigious task."
Wawrinka and Federer will defend the men's doubles title they won in Beijing four years ago, one of two events in which Switzerland took gold.
Wawrinka says "I'm proud of carrying the Swiss flag. It reminds me of the great moment where I received the medal in Beijing with Roger Federer."
Federer carried the Swiss flag at the opening ceremonies in Beijing in 2008 and Athens in 2004.
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Roger Federer is a Swiss professional tennis player who is currently ranked World No. 2. He was the World No. 1 ranked player for a record 237 consecutive weeks, from February 2, 2004, to August 17, 2008. Federer is widely considered to be one ...
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