Croatia Open 2023: Stanislas Wawrinka, Lorenzo Sonego Reach Semifinal
Wawrinka has been impressive in his first appearance in Umag since 2007 and has won all six sets played at the clay-court ATP 250 event. He aims to clinch his first tour-level title since Geneva in 2017.
Stan Wawrinka reached the semifinal of the ongoing Croatia Open on Saturday after the former world number three beat Roberto Carballes Baena in the semifinals. Wawrinka beat Baena by 6-4, 7-5 and broke his semifinal duck, reaching his first last four since Metz in September 2022. With this win, Wawrinka has improved his head-to-head record against Baena to 2-0. Virat Kohli Carries Drinks for Teammates During IND vs WI 2nd ODI 2023, Video Goes Viral
"He has a really tough player, I expected a tough match," said Wawrinka in his on-court interview as quoted by ATP. "I think tonight I was playing well. It is slow conditions so it is not easy to get through, to be aggressive, but my game is there and I am enjoying my time here. I am happy to be in the semi-finals tomorrow," he added.
Wawrinka has been impressive in his first appearance in Umag since 2007 and has won all six sets played at the clay-court ATP 250 event. He aims to clinch his first tour-level title since Geneva in 2017. For that, he will have to overcome his last challenge, Lorenzo Sonego, who had earlier defeated Jaume Munar 3-6, 6-1, 6-2. All Smiles! Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal Have Fun Chat During Rain Break of IND vs WI 2nd ODI 2023 (Watch video)
"It is going to be a tough match. He is a great player. He is a big fighter with some amazing shots, so I expect a really tough battle. But hopefully, I can keep playing that well and keep winning," he said.
Matteo Arnaldi also booked his semifinal spot on Croatian clay, beating top-seed Jiri Lehecka 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 in a massive upset. Arnaldi was quick to recover from a difficult start as he wrapped up the match in two hours and four minutes.
The 22-year-old Arnaldi will be facing Alexei Popyrin in the semi-finals. Popyrin had earlier beaten Dino Prizmic 7-6(2), 7-5 to reach the final four.
The tournament started on July 22 and will end on July 30. (ANI)
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