Australian Open: Wawrinka beats Klizan 4-6, 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4

Wawrinka celebrates after winning his Men's singles first round match against Slovakia's Martin Klizan. © Reuters

US Open champion Stan Wawrinka survived a huge scare against Martin Klizan of Slovakia to reach the 2nd round.

Wawrinka posted a 4-6, 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 victory on Monday, which he earned after a 3-hour-24-minute long battle.

There were 32 break point opportunities in the match, with the Swiss converting 6 chances compared to Klizan’s 5.


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