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Australian Open: Stanislas Wawrinka 'sorry' for Klizan body blow

Updated on: 17 January,2017 10:03 AM IST  | 
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Stan Wawrinka apologised for slamming a ball at Martin Klizan after he fought back from a break down in the final set to overhaul the Slovak 4-6, 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 yesterday

Australian Open: Stanislas Wawrinka 'sorry' for Klizan body blow

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Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland celebrates his win against Martin Klizan of Slovakia during their men
Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland celebrates his win against Martin Klizan of Slovakia during their men's singles first round match on day one of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 16, 2017. Pic/AFP


Melbourne: Stan Wawrinka apologised for slamming a ball at Martin Klizan after he fought back from a break down in the final set to overhaul the Slovak 4-6, 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 yesterday.


There was a dramatic moment when Wawrinka fired a volley at a defenceless Klizan, who was standing at the net. The Swiss fourth seed quickly jumped over the net to offer his apologies as Klizan sunk in pain.


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