Wawrinka stuns Etcheverry to set up blockbuster clash with Djokovic

Wawrinka will aim to become the 2nd player in tennis history (after Federer) to defeat Djokovic at all 4 Majors. Their H2H is 4-4 in Majors, with Stan winning 4 of the last 5

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Novak Djokovic kind words for Wawrinka: “He took 2 Slams from me. That’s the role he played in my career ,No, I like Stan a lot. He’s a great person. It’s inspirational what he’s doing at age 40. After several knee surgeries, he still refuses to give up & still keeps going.”

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Wawrinka is into R2 at Wimbledon for the first time since 2019

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The fact that both of them are still playing at this level at ages 38 & 36 is a testament to their greatness.

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Stan Wawrinka is 38 years & 39 days old. He just became the 3rd man to reach Wimbledon R3 after turning 38 in the last 45 years.

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Stan reaches the 3rd round of Wimbledon for the 1st time since 2015 by dismissing Tomas Mertin Etcheverry, quarter-finalist at Roland-Garros please, 6-3 4-6 6-2 6-2!

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Stan Wawrinka & Novak Djokovic will meet for the 26th time

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