Norman gives Wawrinka hope for clash with Nadal


  • Tennis
  • Wednesday, 05 Jun 2013

Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland celebrates defeating Richard Gasquet of France in their men's singles match during the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris June 3, 2013. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

PARIS (Reuters) - Stanislas Wawrinka will draw on the advice and experience of the man who coached the only person to beat Rafa Nadal at Roland Garros when he meets the seven-times French Open champion in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.

The Swiss ninth seed, who has never taken a set off Nadal in nine encounters, is now coached by Magnus Norman who was in charge of Swede Robin Soderling when he upset Nadal in the fourth round in 2009.

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