The Dirty Dozen: Roland Garros Dark Horses Preview
Madrid runner-up Stanislas Wawrinka might make his presence felt in Paris
While attention focuses annually on a small group of contenders, Roland Garros would be much less intriguing without the upset threats that populate each year’s draw. A look at the contenders lies ahead next week, but the spotlight this weekend shines on the dark horses. None of these men or women can...
Quotable Quotes: Rafael Nadal defeats Stanislas Wawrinka in Madrid
By Tumaini Carayol (May 12, 2013)In one of the most unsurprising finals of 2013, Rafael Nadal triumphed 6-2, 6-4 over Stanislas Wawrinka in Madrid to lift the second masters title of his stunning return to tennis, winning his fifth tournament in the seven outings since his return. Nadal on his victory: “I [...]
Nadal beats Wawrinka for Madrid title
Rafael Nadal won his fifth title since returning from a knee injury by beating Stanislas Wawrinka 6-2, 6-4 Sunday for the Madrid Open championship.
Cheered on by the home crowd at the Caja Magica, the fifth-ranked Nadal cruised to his 55th career title and extended his head-to-head record with the Swiss to 9-0.
Nadal grabbed the first set in just over half an hour and closed out...
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Wawrinka reaches Portugal quarters
Second-seeded Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland rallied past Albert Ramos of Spain 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 Thursday to move into the Portugal Open quarterfinals.
Eighth-seeded Tommy Robredo also advanced on the Spaniard's 31st birthday, defeating Robin Haase 6-4, 6-4.
On the women's side, fourth-seeded Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain is into the semifinals with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over...
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Tsonga beats Wawrinka to reach semis
Sixth-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga beat Stanislas Wawrinka 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the Monte Carlo Masters to set up a potential semifinal match with eight-time defending champion Rafael Nadal.
Wawrinka made short work of second-seeded Andy Murray on Thursday and looked well on the way to another win as he held at love to win the first set, clinching it with an ace on the second serve.
But...
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April 18, 2013
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Wawrinka rallies to win Hassan opener
Top-seeded Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland rallied to beat 85th-ranked Blaz Kavcic of Slovenia 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 on Wednesday in the second round of the Grand Prix Hassan II.
The 17th-ranked Wawrinka, the winner of the clay-court event in 2010, had seven aces.
Also, seventh-seeded Robin Haase of the Netherlands and Kenny De Schepper of France won first-round matches and will meet...
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April 09, 2013
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GOING THE DISTANCE
Novak Djokovic rips off shirt like Hulk
Novak Djokovic channeled his inner-Hulk on Sunday immediately following his narrow 5-set victory over Stanislas Wawrinka 1-6, 7-5, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 12-10. Both players wound up leaving the court exhausted after the fourth-round match took over five hours to complete. But in the end, it was the "The Joker" who prevailed.”Give him credit, he made me run all over the court...
VIDEO: Stanislas Wawrinka Got a Handful of Lineswoman at the Aussie Open
During the men’s singles match between Stanislas Wawrinka and Marco Baghdatis at the Australian Open, Wawrinka got a little up close and friendly with a lineswoman, and unintentionally copped a feel as he tries maintaining his balance. Judging by the look on the young lady’s face, she doesn’t seem to mind one bit. The ball girl looks a bit ticked off at all the attention...
Stanilsas Wawrinka Feels Up Line Judge (Video)
Listen Stan, just because you’re seeded 21st in the tournament doesn’t mean you can go around grabbing everyone’s boobs like you’re Big Ern McCracken. This brilliant moment brush with sexual assault apparently happened during Stanislas Wawrinka’s second-round match at the Australian Open. Watch the video:
Wawrinka appeared to be up 5-1 in the third...
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Video: Tennis player feels up line judge
For the past 24 hours, some rather amusing videos from Australian Open singles match between Stanislas Wawrinka and Marco Baghdatis have flooded the Internet. However, here is one that you might have not seen. Keep an eye on Stanislas Wawrinka who decides to get a little handsy with a lines lady:
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