The Guardian -
22 Jan 2026 15:31
First man in forties to reach slam third round for 48 yearsSwiss will face Fritz after beating Arthur Gea in five setsStan Wawrinka described his marathon second-round win at the Australian Open as a special moment in his career after becoming the first 40-year-old to reach the third round of a mens grand slam in 48 years.Wawrinka, who will retire at the end of the season, survived a five-set epic against Arthur Gea of France, recovering from 2-1 down in sets to win 4-6, 6-3, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (3) a...
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