Wawrinka overcomes Cressy to set up Rublev showdown at Madrid Open

Stan Wawrinka recovered from a set behind to overcome Maxime Cressy and set up a second-round showdown with Andrey Rublev at the Madrid Open.

Three-time grand slam winner Wawrinka, who is the oldest player in the main draw, hit back in the Spanish capital to progress 6-7 (7-3) 6-3 7-6 (7-4).

The 38-year-old won 46 of 54 first-serve points and now has a couple of days to recover before facing fifth seed Rublev, who was handed a bye to the last 32.

Roberto Carballes Baena is also through after defeating David Goffin 6-4 6-4, with Alexander Zverev up next, while Alex Molcan saw off Wu Yibing 6-2 6-4.

There was a shock elsewhere on Wednesday as Diego Schwartzman was downed in straight sets by Hugo Grenier.

Hear him ROAR @stanwawrinka defeats Cressy 6-7 6-3 7-6 to advance to R2 in Madrid @MutuaMadridOpen | #MMOPEN pic.twitter.com/WwS8ZDEmGA
— ATP Tour (@atptour) April 26, 2023