Jannik Sinner élimine Stan Wawrinka à l’US Open malgré une belle résistance

Stan Wawrinka has been defeated 6-3 2-6 6-4 6-2 by the world No. 6. The match was even until 4-4 deuce in the third set. It was at this moment that Jannik Sinner played “the” shot of the match, a magnificent cross-court forehand counter to earn a break point which he managed to convert. Stan Wawrinka had just caught up with the Italian in the previous game. He lacked a bit of relaxation to take the lead at that crucial moment of the match.

The Vaud native pushed his opponent to stay on guard until the end

Just like at Wimbledon, where he was eliminated by Novak Djokovic at the same stage of the competition, Stan Wawrinka honored his status as a three-time Grand Slam champion. At 38 years old, he remains a great tennis player, capable of really pushing the best players to their limits. Until the last point, even if the fourth set might have slipped away a little too quickly, Jannik Sinner remained on guard. Darren Cahill’s protégé was well aware that he had on the other side of the net a man capable of hitting the ball with the same power as him. Capable of stunning shots with his exceptional backhand as well.

Eighth finalist in Cincinnati, where he eliminated world No. 10 Frances Tiafoe, and valiant at the US Open, Stan Wawrinka did not show his 38 years during this American tour. In two weeks, the Vaud native hopes to perform at the same level in Manchester for the Davis Cup. With the “support” of Dominic Stricker, he believes that the Swiss team can go far.