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May 28, 2017

Highlights: Wawrinka Beats Zverev To Win 2017 Geneva Title

Watch highlights of home favourite Stan Wawrinka beating Mischa Zverev to win the Geneva title. Photo: AFP/Getty Images

May 27, 2017

Wawrinka Retains Geneva Crown

It was home cooking for Stan Wawrinka on Saturday at the Banque Eric Sturdza Geneva Open, as the local favourite successfully defended his crown in the Swiss metropolis. The top seed ousted Mischa Zverev 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in two hours and 20 minutes to lift the trophy. Wawrinka, who was born in nearby Lausanne, improved to 9-1 in Geneva, having also prevailed last year (d. Cilic). Zverev denied 13 of 18 break points faced, but Wawrinka was clutch in the big moments. It was the 16th tour-level title for the World No. 3 and first since winning the US Open last year. He takes home €85,945 in prize money and 250 Emirates ATP Rankings points. "The level was great today,...

May 26, 2017

Wawrinka Looks To Repeat In Geneva

Stan Wawrinka will attempt to retain his Banque Eric Sturdza Geneva Open title on Saturday when he faces German qualifier Mischa Zverev in the final. The Swiss star, who is tied 1-1 lifetime against Zverev in their FedEx ATP Head2Head series, is aiming to lift the 16th tour-level trophy of his career. Wawrinka improved to a 19-8 record on the season when he defeated Russia’s Andrey Kuznetsov 6-3, 7-6(4) in one hour and 39 minutes on Friday. He is 6-5 in clay-court finals and his last crown came in September 2016 at the US Open (d. Djokovic). "The crowd has been great this week," said Wawrinka. "They are very loud and support me a lot when I need most. I’m...

May 24, 2017

Wawrinka Into Geneva QFs

Top seed and defending champion Stan Wawrinka has eased into this year's Banque Eric Sturdza Geneva Open, moving through his opening-round match on Wednesday after 37 minutes when Rogerio Dutra Silva was forced to retire with a right ankle injury. The local favourite led 5-2 in the first set. “This was very unlucky for Rogerio. He was playing very well lately and I hope that he will be fine,” said Wawrinka. “It will be important to play matches and spend time on the court." The World No. 3 in the Emirates ATP Rankings improves to 6-1 in Geneva and 3-3 on clay this season. He defeated Marin Cilic in last year's final to win his first title on home soil. Next...

May 22, 2017

Nishikori, Wawrinka Take In Geneva Sights

Stan Wawrinka and Kei Nishikori took time off on Monday to enjoy Geneva’s famous water fountain ‘Jet d’eau’. World No. 3 Wawrinka, who beat Marin Cilic in the 2016 Banque Eric Sturdza Geneva Open final, said, “It always feels very special to play in Geneva. This is an amazing tournament and with the beautiful weather the fans will have a great time.” [ALSO LIKE] Nishikori added, “Geneva is a beautiful city. I love the view on the lake and I’m looking forward to a good week.” Nishikori, currently No. 9 in the Emirates ATP Rankings, is making his debut at the ATP World Tour 250 tournament. Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters finalist Albert Ramos-Vinolas and Internazionali BNL d'Italia semi-finalist John Isner will...