3-set defeat in Shanghai – Wawrinka misses breakout and duel with Djokovic – Sport

In the second set, a short series came to an end for Stan Wawrinkas (ATP 236). He won in two tiebreaks in the first round and also won the first short decision against Flavio Cobolli, who was 17 years his junior.

But then the Italian turned the tide and after a good two and a half hours moved 6:7 (6:8), 7:6 (7:4), 6:3 into the third round, where he meets Novak Djokovic.

Never 2 wins in a row in 2024

For Wawrinka, this continues a pattern that has been slowing him down all year. Despite his own statements, the 39-year-old from Vaud (almost) never manages to win the tight games.

This year, the three-time Grand Slam champion has just 6 wins at the ATP level. He was never able to win two games in a row.

Only 1 break in the party

In the first round, Wawrinka fended off two set points, and in the second round, when the score was 5:5 and 0:40, Wawrinka had the only three break chances in the first two sets. After losing the tiebreak, however, he gave up his serve for the first time to make it 0-2; It remained the only break in the party until the end.