Stan Wawrinka reaches Australian Open third round for first time 2020.
this 40Swiss player defeats French qualifier Arthur Guia 4–6, 6–3, 3–6, 7–5, 7–6(3) within four hours, 33minutes of play to become the oldest man to reach the third round in Melbourne since Ken Rosewall, who reached the third round at an advanced age 44 exist 1978.
Wawrinka, former world number one. 3who won the first of three Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open 2014expected to retire at the end of the year 2026 season.
His one-handed backhand is as beautiful as ever.
Wawrinka is done 63 winners and 11 ace, promise 69 Unforced errors in a game are defined by offensive shots taken by both players.
When asked how he felt after the match, Wawrinka said: “Exhausted.”
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“As I told you, this is my last Australian Open, so I’ll try to hold on as long as possible,” he said.
“I’m not getting any younger, so I need your energy,” he told the crowd. “It’s an amazing feeling to come to this stadium and have so much support. “
Wawrinka’s next goal is to be number one in the world. 9 American Taylor Fritz. Switzerland leads in head-to-head clash 2–1.
One thing is certain: Wawrinka will once again bring one of the most beautiful one-handed backhands in tennis to the Melbourne stage.
