Aussie giant killer does it again, soars up rankings after stunning three-time grand slam champ
August 18th, 2023 9:48 am
Purcell, who toppled world No. 7 Casper Ruud earlier this week, defeated three-time major champion Stan Wawrinka 6-4 6-2 in Cincinnati on Friday morning AEST, continuing his red-hot form ahead of the US Open. Purcell, will face either world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz or American star Tommy Paul in the quarter-finals on Saturday AEST.Meanwhile, Popyrin claimed a 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 victory over Finland’s Emil Ruusuvuori, becoming the first lucky loser to reach the Cincinnati quarter-finals since Jeremy Chardy in 2012.
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