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Stanislas Wawrinka wins Swiss battle to lift Monte Carlo Masters title Stanislas Wawrinka sees off Roger Federer to lift Monte Carlo title
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Stanislas Wawrinka signalled his French Open ambitions when he beat Roger Federer 4-6, 7-6, 6-2 in an all-Swiss Monte Carlo Masters final on Sunday. Stanislas Wawrinka signalled his ambitions for the French Open when he beat Roger Federer 4-6, 7-6, 6-2 in an all-Swiss Monte Carlo Masters final on Sunday.
Wawrinka, who was seeded No3, recovered from the loss of the opening set to claim his maiden Masters title on the Monte Carlo clay six weeks before the start of the grand slam tournament in Paris on 25 May. Wawrinka, seeded No3, recovered from the loss of the opening set to claim his first Masters title on the Monte Carlo clay and only six weeks before the start of the grand slam tournament in Paris on 25 May.
"I am really happy, after having won a first grand slam title, to win a Masters. It's outstanding," said Wawrinka, the Australian Open champion. "Roger, you're the best player ever. It's always special for me to play against you and I hope we will have a great year, you and me.""I am really happy, after having won a first grand slam title, to win a Masters. It's outstanding," said Wawrinka, the Australian Open champion. "Roger, you're the best player ever. It's always special for me to play against you and I hope we will have a great year, you and me."
Federer, whose only defeat in 14 previous matches against Wawrinka had occurred in Monte Carlo in 2009, said: "Congratulations to Stan. I hope it will continue for you like that for years." Federer, whose only defeat in 14 previous matches against Wawrinka had occurred at Monte Carlo in 2009, said: "Congratulations to Stan. I hope it will continue for you like that for years."
Federer, who had beaten an injured Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals, was his brilliant self for almost an hour but the 17-times grand slam champion was overwhelmed by his opponent's sheer power. Wawrinka played with great depth as Federer, seeded No4, was pushed back far from his baseline and was prevented from attacking. Federer saw off a break point in the fourth game, Wawrinka banging his racket on his head in frustration after his passing shot went long. Federer, who had beaten an injured Novak Djokovic in the semi-final, was his brilliant self for almost an hour but the 17-times grand slam champion was overwhelmed by his opponent's sheer power. Wawrinka played with great depth as Federer, seeded No4, was pushed back far from his baseline and prevented from attacking. Federer saw off a break point in the fourth game, Wawrinka banging his racket on his head in frustration after his passing shot went long.
Federer was more composed, breaking for 3-2 as Wawrinka's usually reliable backhand sailed long. Another long backhand from Wawrinka gave Federer the opening set after 42 minutes.Federer was more composed, breaking for 3-2 as Wawrinka's usually reliable backhand sailed long. Another long backhand from Wawrinka gave Federer the opening set after 42 minutes.
Wawrinka opened a 2-0 lead in the second set, only for his opponent to steal his serve straight back with a stunning backhand-down-the-line passing shot.Wawrinka opened a 2-0 lead in the second set, only for his opponent to steal his serve straight back with a stunning backhand-down-the-line passing shot.
Federer saved more break points in the fourth game, including one with a superb forehand winner as the second set went into a tiebreak. Federer saved two set points before Wawrinka finally finished it off with a smash.Federer saved more break points in the fourth game, including one with a superb forehand winner as the second set went into a tiebreak. Federer saved two set points before Wawrinka finally finished it off with a smash.
Wawrinka broke in the first game of the decider with a forehand winner down the line as Federer looked disorientated.Wawrinka broke in the first game of the decider with a forehand winner down the line as Federer looked disorientated.
Federer went to the net to save another break point at 2-0, but a crosscourt forehand earned Wawrinka a second break and a 3-0 lead.Federer went to the net to save another break point at 2-0, but a crosscourt forehand earned Wawrinka a second break and a 3-0 lead.
He followed up on serve and Federer never threatened a comeback, bowing out on yet another forehand winner by Wawrinka.He followed up on serve and Federer never threatened a comeback, bowing out on yet another forehand winner by Wawrinka.
Meanwhile, Djokovic has raised questions over his participation in the French Open and Wimbledon after admitting he could not play for "some time" because of a wrist injury.Meanwhile, Djokovic has raised questions over his participation in the French Open and Wimbledon after admitting he could not play for "some time" because of a wrist injury.
The Serbian was struggling with the problem when he lost to Federer in Monte Carlo on Saturday and conceded he needed to take a break from the sport. The six-times grand slam winner said he would not be having surgery but could not put a timescale on how long he would be out. "The good thing is I don't need to have surgery," said the 26-year-old. "I don't have anything ruptured or something like that. I'm going to go see doctors and have another MRI. The Serb was struggling with the problem when he lost to Federer on Saturday and conceded he needs to take a break. The six-times grand-slam title winner said he would not be having surgery but could not put a timescale on how long he will be out. "The good thing is I don't need to have surgery," the 26-year-old said. "I don't have anything ruptured or something like that. I'm going to go see doctors and have another MRI.
"I really don't know what's the diagnosis, to be honest. I just rest now. I cannot play tennis for some time. How long, I don't know. It's really not in my hands anymore. I'm going to rest and see when it can heal 100%, then I will be back on the court." "I really don't know what's the diagnosis, to be honest. I just rest now. I cannot play tennis for some time. How long, I don't know. It's really not in my hands any more. I'm going to rest and see when it can heal 100%, then I will be back on the court."
Djokovic suffered the injury in training between winning the Sony Open in Miami. "The pain was there every single day from 10 days ago. At some stages it was very painful. Between the first and second match I had a day off so I didn't practise at all and I healed a little bit. Then I started playing again. Djokovic suffered the injury in training between winning the Sony Open in Miami. " The pain was there every single day from 10 days ago. At some stages it was very painful. Between the first and second match [in Monte Carlo] I had a day off so I didn't practise at all and I healed a little bit. Then I started playing again. I had two weeks between Miami and Monte Carlo. It's not like I was tired or I had some long trips or something like that. It happened during the practice week. Sometimes it just happens. It's not predictable."
"I had two weeks between Miami and Monte Carlo. It's not like I was tired or I had some long trips or something like that. It just happened during the practice week. Sometimes it just happens. It's not predictable."