Two-time champion Roger Federer turned on the style but Swiss compatriot Stan Wawrinka had to work much harder to advance on Tuesday at the ATP Toronto Masters. Second seed Federer showed no mercy against Canadian Peter Polansky in a 6-2, 6-0 second-round thrashing which took just 52 minutes.
Federer converted on six of seven break points as he played for the first time since his Wimbledon final against Novak Djokovic. It was much more difficult for Australian Open winner Wawrinka, who battled to a 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) victory over Frenchman Benoit Paire. The Swiss saved a match point in the tenth game of the final set and finally advanced with a running volley winner on the first of four match points. Wawrinka took time away from the game after Wimbledon, skipping the ATP Tour’s Gstaad tournament at home due to fatigue. Federer is playing in Canada for the first time since 2011 after winning titles in 2004 and 2006. He is in the hunt for an 80th career trophy.
Federer converted on six of seven break points as he played for the first time since his Wimbledon final against Novak Djokovic. It was much more difficult for Australian Open winner Wawrinka, who battled to a 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) victory over Frenchman Benoit Paire. The Swiss saved a match point in the tenth game of the final set and finally advanced with a running volley winner on the first of four match points. Wawrinka took time away from the game after Wimbledon, skipping the ATP Tour’s Gstaad tournament at home due to fatigue. Federer is playing in Canada for the first time since 2011 after winning titles in 2004 and 2006. He is in the hunt for an 80th career trophy.