Stan Wawrinka Staves Off Brandon Nakashima In Basel Thriller
“He battled, of course. He was playing well, it was a really intense match. He's a great player and it was tough.” ATP Tour · 3 years ago
Struck 6 aces and showed resilience by winning four straight games to take the second set. Player Perspectives Stan Wawrinka Staves Off Brandon Nakashima In Basel
Hit 9 aces and won 76% of his first-serve points. He managed to convert 3 of 3 break point opportunities.
This encounter was an engrossing battle of generations, lasting . Wawrinka, the local favorite, appeared to be cruising toward a straight-sets victory when he served for the match at 6-4, 5-4. However, Nakashima mounted an inspired comeback, using aggressive baseline hitting to take the second set 7-5 and force a decider. Player Perspectives Hit 9 aces and won 76%
If you are interested in their other encounters, I can provide details on their match or their meeting at the 2023 Cincinnati Masters .
“Stan Wawrinka, almost 40yo, rolls back the years to play a flawless match and beat #38 Brandon Nakashima.” Facebook · Tennisuptodate · 3 years ago Wawrinka, the local favorite, appeared to be cruising
Watch the extended highlights of this intense second-round thriller in Basel: Brandon Nakashima vs Stan Wawrinka - Extended Highlights Tennis TV• Oct 28, 2022