Opelka shocks Wawrinka in the 2nd round in London

Reilly Opelka upsets Stan Wawrinka 7-5 3-6 4-6 6-4 8-6 in the 2^nd round in London on Wednesday.

Match Report, stats, and key facts

1^st set.

The set was pretty even as both sides managed to hold the serve. The only difference was 1 break that the American conquered in the 11^th game (6-5) before winning the set (7-5).

2^nd set.

There was not much difference also in this set with the exception of Wawrinka winning the decisive break in the 4^th game (3-1) before winning the set (6-3).

3^rd set.

Both players managed to hold their serve for the entire set. The only difference was just 1 break that Stan conquered in the 3^rd game (2-1) before winning the set (6-4).

Both players managed to hold their serve for the entire set. The only difference was just 1 break that Wawrinka conquered in the 4^th game (3-1) before winning the set (6-3).

4^th set.

The set was also even as both sides managed to hold the serve. The only difference was 1 break that Reilly conquered in the 10^th game (6-4).

5^th set.

The deciding set was a sheer thriller. There was not much difference between them in this set with the exception of 1 break that Opelka conquered in the 14^th game (8-6).

The American won this contest even if he won less points than the Swiss (151 vs. 156).

Opelka struck 23 aces and he committed 2 double faults. Reilly had some problems in converting his break points as he converted only 30% (3/10) of them.

On the other side, Stanislas was also not so effective in converting his break points since he converted only 17% of his break points (2/12). That was one of the key issues for his demise.

After this encounter, the head to head between Opelka and Wawrinka is 1-0 for Reilly.

Highlights Reilly Opelka vs. Stan Wawrinka Wimbledon – London

Opelka’s Interview

After the match, the American commented:

“I had to adjust a lot. My mind was always thinking, especially after I lost the third set. I knew I had to make some adjustments quick to start, because he was in every return game. Today we went through a match where he had breakpoints, like, almost every game.”

Reilly Opelka vs. Milos Raonic – H2H and stats

Opelka will compete against Raonic in the 3^rd round.

There is no head to head record between Reilly Opelka and Milos Raonic since this will be the first time that they will square off at pro level.