Stan Wawrinka is one of the oldest active players in men's tennis. The 39-year-old Swiss is eager to extend his career, although the recent results may claim the opposite! The veteran is 0-4 in 2025 following the most recent defeat in Marseille.
The three-time Major winner fought hard at the indoor ATP 250 event against Nuno Borges. Stan claimed the opening set before suffering a 6-7, 7-6, 6-3 loss in two hours and 31 minutes. Wawrinka had a chance to end his losing streak.
The Swiss led 7-6, 4-1 before the Portuguese pulled the break back and performed well in the tie break. Nuno dropped a couple of points on serve in the decider and sealed the deal with a break in game six.
They sprayed over 100 unforced errors! Borges had the upper hand from the baseline and created more break chances, converting three of eight. Wawrinka had to dig deep in the sixth game of the opening set. He defended five break points and made a push on the return at 4-4.
Nuno missed a forehand and got broken, sending the veteran 5-4 in front. Stan served for the set in game ten and delivered his worst performance behind the initial shot of the night, netting a backhand and dropping serve.
The 39-year-old recovered and claimed the tie break 7-4 for an early boost. The Swiss served well early in the second set and welcomed the rival's forehand error in the fourth game. He held in the next one for a massive 7-6, 4-1 advantage.
However, Borges pulled the break back in game seven and launched his comeback. They produced fine holds by the end of the set and introduced a tie break. The Portuguese played it superbly and clinched it 7-1, forcing a decider and gaining momentum.
The returners stood no chance in the opening five games of the final set. Wawrinka suffered a massive blow at 2-3, missing three game points and losing serve after the rival's smash winner. Nuno landed a service winner in game seven for 5-2 and served for the win at 5-3.
He held at 30 after Stan's loose backhand, sealing the deal and moving over the top.
