Wawrinka continues Basel run

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Stan Wawrinka dug deep to defeat Donald Young 7-6 (7-4) 6-7 (3-7) 6-4 to return to the quarter-finals of the Swiss Indoors for the first time in five years.

The top seed in the absence of Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal was put through his paces over three sets by American qualifier Young, with the Swiss emerging as winner thanks to 16 aces.

“It was not an easy match,” the US Open champion said. “It took three sets, he was playing tough.

“I had to play well to go through. There was a lot of tension out there, especially in the third set. I’d call this a positive win for me.

“My goal now is only as far as the next round, I’ll try to keep my level up in the quarter-finals. I hope to continue to play well.” 

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