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WATCH: Stanislas Wawrinka Stuns Andy Murray At The U.S. Open

In what will go down as one of the biggest upsets at this year’s U.S. Open, Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka, the 25th seed in the men’s draw, beat fourth-seeded Andy Murray today in third-round action, 6-7 (3), 7-6 (4), 6-3, 6-3.

Neither player’s first serve was working all that well (54% for Wawrinka, 50% for Murray), but Wawrinka hit more winners (58 to Murray’s 43) – though he also made more unforced errors (48 to Murray’s 43).

Wawrinka will face American Sam Querrey in the fourth round. Querrey easily defeated Spain’s Nicolas Almagro today, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. It’ll be interesting to see whether Wawrinka can continue his surprising run, or whether Querrey gives the tournament’s quarterfinals an American presence (also possible via John Isner, currently playing a fourth-round match).

Video of the hotly-contested final game between Murray and Wawrinka below. The quality is pretty low and the image is reversed, but hey, it’s better than nothing. Note especially the rally beginning at :28, a point Wawrinka eventually takes with a spectacular winner.