2014 Monte Carlo: Wawrinka d Federer

Stanislas Wawrinka def. Roger Federer  4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2.

Keys To The Match

• Federer got to within three points of victory at 5/6 in the 2nd set tie-breaker.
• Wawrinka’s backhand hit 8 winners – the most of any groundstroke on the court.
• Wawrinka’s average backhand speed was 74mph – compared to 65mph for Federer.
• Wawrinka hit 80% (12/15) of his groundstroke winners from the Ad court.
• Wawrinka hit 81% of his backhands cross court to put Federer in the Backhand Cage.

Stanislas Wawrinka won his first Masters 1000 event with a stunning display in Monte Carlo. He didn’t drop serve once for the tournament leading into the final.