Wawrinka Defeats Popyrin in the Second Round of the Aix-en-Provence Challenger

le 01/05/2025 à 16h19

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Wawrinka overcame Popyrin (3-6, 6-3, 6-1) in the second round of the Aix-en-Provence Challenger 175.

While Popyrin served exceptionally well to take the first set 6-3, the Australian faltered in efficiency over the next two sets. Meanwhile, the Swiss player converted half of his break points (4/8) to secure the win after 1 hour and 52 minutes of play.

Wawrinka had previously suffered first-round exits in Monte-Carlo and Barcelona. After defeating Blanchet in the previous round, the 40-year-old continues his run in the French tournament and will face American Basavareddy in the quarterfinals.

Registered for the Roland-Garros qualifiers, many hope to see the 2015 champion receive a wildcard this year.

Wawrinka Stan

157e, 397 points

Popyrin Alexei

54e, 1000 points

Popyrin A • 1

Wawrinka S • WC

Basavareddy N

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Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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