Watch highlights as Stan Wawrinka overcomes a stern test from Viktor Troicki in the third round to set up a battle with Andreas Seppi. Photo: Getty Images. Video courtesy of Tennis Australia
Fourth seed and 2014 champion Stan Wawrinka was pushed to the limit for his place in the second week at the Australian Open in Melbourne. The Swiss star overcame a determined No. 29 seed Viktor Troicki on Friday before prevailing 3-6, 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(5) in their third-round clash. ”It was not always the best tennis, but I'm happy to have won the match,” said Wawrinka. “That's all that counts. In general, I had good momentum [and] in the second, third and fourth set, I was playing better. But [it was] tough conditions, quite windy, not easy to really play well or have good rhythm. I'm really happy just to get through.” The normally steady Wawrinka lost the timing on his...
Watch highlights as Stan Wawrinka beats Steve Johnson to reach the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday. Photo: Getty Images. Video Courtesy Tennis Australia.
Stan Wawrinka stayed perfect on his serve all match long against Steve Johnson to march into the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday. Wawrinka hit 11 aces and erased all five break points faced to beat the American 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 in one hour and 51 minutes. Wawrinka, with his potent one-hander, sought to go backhand to backhand often against Johnson, who almost exclusively slices his two-handed backhand in hopes a forehand in the near future. The Swiss was successful, blasting 46 winners to Johnson's 29. “I'm not relieved, but happy with the match of today - happy with my level, my focus,” admitted Wawrinka. “I was moving well, feeling good. It was a little bit windy, but...
Stan Wawrinka, Kei Nishikori, Dominic Thiem and Grigor Dimitrov speak with ATP World Tour Uncovered Presented By Peugeot about the challenges the players face in Melbourne as well as the best part of the first Grand Slam of the year.