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Feb 12, 2018

Wawrinka Recalls 2015 Title Run In Rotterdam

Stan Wawrinka reflects on his 2015 title run in Rotterdam ahead of his first-round match, as he continues his comeback from a knee injury. Watch live tennis at TennisTV.com.

Feb 10, 2018

Wawrinka Upbeat After Positive Week In Sofia

Stan Wawrinka was keen to look at the positives after his semi-final loss to Bosnian qualifier Mirza Basic at the Diema Xtra Sofia Open. At the conclusion of just the second tournament of his comeback after a knee injury that kept him out for six months, the 32-year-old maintains great perspective. “This week I was trying to be positive, trying to fight, knowing that I am not playing my best tennis but still had a chance to win, to make a final,” Wawrinka said. “I am sad with the result today but there are a lot of positives to take from the week.” Watch Live On TennisTV Watch Full Match Replays The 16-time tour-level champion is focussed on returning to the form that saw him...

Feb 09, 2018

Wawrinka Battles Through To Sofia SF

Top-seeded Swiss Stan Wawrinka continued his bid for a 17th tour-level title on Friday, ousting familiar foe Viktor Troicki, the No. 6 seed, 6-1, 7-6(3) at the Diema Xtra Sofia Open. "I think my level is getting better," Wawrinka said. "I'm serving and moving better and it's a great win for me." The Swiss extended his FedEx ATP Head2Head series lead against the Serbian to 9-0, with their most recent match coming in the third round of the 2017 Australian Open. Wawrinka, who is still on the mend after two left knee surgeries last summer, is into the 57th tour-level semi-final of his career (28-28). After getting pushed to three sets in his opening-round match, Wawrinka appeared in control of his...

Feb 08, 2018

Wawrinka Overcomes Slow Start, Outlasts Klizan

If Stan Wawrinka was looking for a confidence booster, he definitely got one on Thursday. The Swiss, still on the road to recovery, overcame a shaky start to outlast Martin Klizan 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 at the Diema Xtra Sofia Open. Klizan pressed the action early and claimed the first set in 37 minutes, but Wawrinka settled down and battled back, managing to break Klizan in the fourth game of the second set. His confidence restored, Wawrinka broke again at 5-2 to close out the set. "I expected a tough match; he's already played a few matches here," Wawrinka said of Klizan, who qualified for the event. "I just tried to focus on my game, find the right shots and be...

Feb 07, 2018

Wawrinka Enjoys Sofia Sights

Stan Wawrinka took time out on Wednesday to stop at the Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in the centre of Sofia. The Neo-Byzantine style cathedral is one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world, holding 10,000 people and is one of the capital’s primary tourist attractions. Top seeded Wawrinka starts his DIEMA XTRA Sofia Open campaign on Thursday night against qualifier Martin Klizan, in what will be his first match since his second-round Australian Open loss to Tennys Sandgren. “I feel much better since Australia,” said Wawrinka. “The first day I came home I started practising really hard, especially fitness wise, trying to get my knee better.” The three-time Grand Slam champion emphasised the need for more match play...