Wawrinka beats Berdych in London

LONDON: Stanislas Wawrinka got first use of one of illustrious compatriot Roger Federer’s favourite stages on Monday and seized the spotlight to open his ATP World Tour Finals campaign in style with a 6-3, 6-7 (0), 6-3 victory over Czech Tomas Berdych.
Having outshone fellow Swiss and 17-times grand-slam champion Federer at this year’s US Open, Wawrinka showed he belonged in the elite season-ender with a dazzling performance at the O2 Arena to edge out fifth seed Berdych in two hours 25 minutes. (AFP)