Davis Cup: Wawrinka gives Swiss 1-0 lead

Stan Wawrinka gave Switzerland the perfect start to the Davis Cup final against France yesterday by defeating French No 1 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the opening singles

Lille: Stan Wawrinka gave Switzerland the perfect start to the Davis Cup final against France yesterday by defeating French No 1 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the opening singles.

Stan Wawrinka

With Roger Federer to follow against Gael Monfils, the Swiss, who have never won the trophy, were hoping for a 2-0 first day lead.

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