Stan Wawrinka, Australian Open
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Tennis fans are wondering if the Swiss tennis player can overcome his third obstacle at the Australian Open, which is Taylor Fritz.
The Australian Open third round continues on Saturday with defending champions Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys in action while the brutal Melbourne heat has forced organisers into an early start.
Stan Wawrinka vs Arthur Gea, Australian Open 2026 Second Round Highlights: The Swiss veteran played out a hard-fought contest against Arthur Gea in an all-time classic
Swiss veteran Stan Wawrinka' game may have lost a bit of zing, but not the grit as it was on display in Melbourne
Wawrinka, 40, reached the third round of the 2026 Australian Open in a shirt that pays homage to the plaid shorts in which he won his second of three major titles.
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner barrelled ominously into the Australian Open third round on Thursday as 40-year-old Stan Wawrinka survived an epic to make Grand Slam history.