Tag: Stanislas Wawrinka

Australian Open: Wawrinka, Nishikori ease into third round

Winning easily in such energy-sapping conditions will be a massive boost for their confidence.

January 18, 2017

ATP World Tour Finals: Murray beats Wawrinka to reach semifinals

Murray took just 86 minutes to defeat the Swiss number one 6-4, 6-2.

November 19, 2016

ATP World Tour Finals: Murray beats Wawrinka to reach semifinals

Murray took just 86 minutes to defeat the Swiss number one 6-4, 6-2.

November 19, 2016

Paris Masters: Wawrinka ousted, Murray struggles

Stan Wawrinka was shown the door at the Paris Masters during his opening match as Novak Djokovic claimed an easy win and Andy Murray struggled through. The third-ranked Swiss and US Open champion was knocked out by German qualifier Jan-Lennard Struff 3-6, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (1) on Wednesday, reports Xinhua. Wawrinka started out strong, but …

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November 3, 2016

Stantastic! Wawrinka stuns Djokovic to clinch US Open

Stan Wawrinka became the oldest US Open men’s champion in 46 years when he defeated world number one Novak Djokovic to claim a third Grand Slam title on Sunday. Wawrinka, the 31-year-old third seed, triumphed 6-7 (1/7) 6-4 7-5 6-3 after almost four hours of high intensity tennis. He even held his nerve when the …

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September 12, 2016

US Open: Wawrinka, Djokovic to meet in final

Swiss star Stan Wawrinka will face top seeded Novak Djokovic for the US Open title on Sunday in a rematch of last year’s French Open final. Down a set and a break on Friday, the third-seeded Wawrinka took control to oust Kei Nishikori 4-6, 7-5, 6-4, 6-2.  He will seek his third major championship on …

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September 10, 2016