Davis Cup 2023 Qualifiers: Stan Wawrinka Leads Switzerland Stunned Germany 3-2 through to the Finals.
Three Grand Slam victories To help Switzerland defeat Germany in a thrilling Davis Cup qualifier, Stan Wawrinka turned back the clock.
The 37-year-old defeated Daniel Altmaier 6-3 5-7 6-4 to secure a 3-2 victory in Trier on Saturday.
The player was a member of the 2014 Davis Cup champion Swiss team, but had not competed in the competition since 2015.
After losing to Alexander Zverev on Friday and in the doubles on Saturday, it was Wawrinka's first victory of the match.
But Swiss No. 1 Marc-Andrea-Huesler shattered the plan, flawlessly carrying out his strategy to defeat Zverev in straight sets and give 37-year-old 2014 Davis Cup champion Wawrinka the chance to guarantee Switzerland's advancement to the Finals' group stage in September.
Although Wawrinka will undoubtedly receive praise for his convincing victory, it was a true team effort in Trier, with Huesler contributing two significant singles victories and 20-year-old Stricker, the boys' singles champion at Roland Garros in 2020, showcasing his potential while playing with Wawrinka in the doubles, albeit in defeat.
Left-handed Stricker performed admirably throughout their close 6-7(3) 6-3 6-4 doubles loss, especially on his strong forehand flank. With 21-year-old Leandro Riedi also on the team, the future looks promising.
One of the 12 open spots for the 2023 Davis Cup Finals group stage will now go to Switzerland in September.
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