Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka first met on court as two hopeful youngsters desperate to establish themselves in their sport, still unsure of what was to come. Nineteen years and a combined six grand slam titles later, they convened again on Court Philippe-Chatrier as icons in the final stretches of their careers.
Now aged 37 and 39 respectively, their 23rd contest marked the second-oldest matchup at Roland Garros in the past 50 years. This time, Wawrinka’s disciplined, destructive ball striking guided him to a deserved victory as he completely overpowered an impotent Murray, brushing his old rival aside 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the second round at Roland Garros.
