ATP Chennai Open: Stage set for Stan in Chennai
The 250-point event will also rekindle rivalry between Anderson and Wawrinka.
By : c. santhosh kumar
Update: 2016-01-04 02:11 GMT
Chennai: Over the years, Stan Wawrinka’s affinity with Chennai has blossomed into a beautiful love affair. And the Swiss has many reasons to stay committed to the relationship. Making his eighth successive appearance here at the ATP Chennai Open, which will celebrate its 20 years of existence in the city from Monday, the world no. 4 will be hoping to replicate what he achieved in the last two seasons: begin the year with a bang and go on to win a grand slam.
Standing between Wawrinka and his quest for a hat-trick, a feat no one has achieved in the history of the tournament, is a giant obstacle in the second-seeded Kevin Anderson.
But for the world no. 12, Chennai is an unfamiliar territory. The 250-point event will also rekindle rivalry between Anderson and Wawrinka. Their current head-to-head is locked at 4-4.
“Fortunately, the way I play tennis now, I don’t have to spend too much time analysing or worrying about my opponents. I typically try to focus on my own game. If I do that and execute the plans, I know I can beat anyone,” said the big-serving Anderson.
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