2023-08-17 21:13:37
No quarterfinal for Stan Wawrinka in Cincinnati! The day after his brilliant success over Frances Tiafoe, the Vaudois suffered the law of Australian Max Purcell, 70th in the world (6-4 6-2). “Stanimal” will, however, once again be in the top 50 on Monday morning.
“Executioner” the day before Casper Ruud, Purcell, from qualifying, is a follower of an attacking game that pays off wonderfully in Cincinnati, where the playing conditions have always been very fast.
Stan Wawrinka held the shock until 3-3 before suffering the domination of an opponent who knows, at 25, the best year of his career. Victorious of three Challengers in three weeks this winter in India, he entered the top-100 in March, before living this dream week in Cincinnati.
This hasty defeat (1h13) in the round of 16, which prevents the Vaudois from becoming the oldest player to play in a quarter-final in the Masters 1000, should not overshadow the successful XXL performance against Frances Tiafoe. Stan Wawrinka has the tennis that can allow him to shine in ten days at the US Open, where he will normally benefit from a day off between two matches. And that can change everything…
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