Wawrinka to defend his Chennai Open singles title

Wawrinka to defend his Chennai Open singles title

BureauUpdated: Saturday, June 01, 2019, 09:12 AM IST
article-image

New Delhi: World No. 4 Stanislas Wawrinka today confirmed that he will defend his Chennai Open title next year.

The 20th edition the Aircel Chennai Open, India and South Asia’s Premier ATP World Tour tennis event is scheduled to be held at SDAT Stadium from January 5 to 11.

The Swiss player, who has great single-handed backhands as his weapon, had won the tournament’s singles title for the second time last year.

He then went on to win Australian Open, his first Grand Slam trophy, beating Rafael Nadal in the final.

“This will mark my seventh visit to Chennai and I am looking forward to being part of the action and adventure and, of course, all the festivity. I definitely plan to show up ready to play my best with the goal of kicking off the New Year by defending my title in Chennai.”

Karti P Chidambaram, Chairman, Tournament Organising Committee, said,”As we celebrate two decades of the tournament in the country, the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association extends a warm welcome to the  World No. 4. The current year has been his best until now and we congratulate him on his stupendous performance.”

RECENT STORIES

SL Vs PAK T20I: Squads, Schedule, When And Where To Watch In India

SL Vs PAK T20I: Squads, Schedule, When And Where To Watch In India

'My Nation Comes First': Indian Presenter Ridhima Pathak BREAKS Silence After Bangladesh Premier...

'My Nation Comes First': Indian Presenter Ridhima Pathak BREAKS Silence After Bangladesh Premier...

Fans Go Crazy Over Virat Kohli's Mumbai Airport Look As They Spot Special 'Heart' Tribute To Anushka...

Fans Go Crazy Over Virat Kohli's Mumbai Airport Look As They Spot Special 'Heart' Tribute To Anushka...

Mumbai Crowd Gather In Large Numbers To Watch Rohit Sharma's Practice Session Ahead Of IND-NZ ODI...

Mumbai Crowd Gather In Large Numbers To Watch Rohit Sharma's Practice Session Ahead Of IND-NZ ODI...

ICC Takes Firm Stand On Bangladesh's T20 World Cup Demand, Rejects Venue Change Request; Claims...

ICC Takes Firm Stand On Bangladesh's T20 World Cup Demand, Rejects Venue Change Request; Claims...