Roger Federer v Stanislas Wawrinka, Monte-Carlo Masters 2014 Final: Where to Watch Live and Preview
Roger Federer takes on Stanislas Wawrinka in an all-Swiss final of the 2014 Monte-Carlo Masters at the Court Central in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, on Sunday.
Where to Watch Live
The game is set to begin at 2pm BST. Live coverage of the game will be on Sky Sports 3 and Sky Sports 3 HD. Real-time internet updates and the live streaming link are available on ATP's official website.
Overview
Federer was handed the task of beating defending Monte-Carlo Masters champion and World No 2, Novak Djokovic in the semi-final and the 17-time Grand Slam winner did so without dropping a set on Saturday.
The World No 4 sent the Serbian packing out of the competition in 75 minutes winning, 7-5, 6-2, in straight sets.
The 32-year-old progressed into the final in Monte-Carlo for the fourth time in his career and must defeat his compatriot, Wawrinka if he intends to lift the trophy for the first time.
Wawrinka ousted World No 6, David Ferrer in the other semi-final on Saturday. The 2014 Australian Open winner needed 90 minutes to beat the Spaniard, 6-1, 7-6(3). The World No 3 is looking to win his first ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Title.
Route to Final
Roger Federer
- First Round: Bye
- Second Round: 6-1, 6-2 v Radek Stepanek
- Third Round: 6-4, 6-1 v Lukas Rosol
- Quarterfinals: 2-6, 7-6 (6), 6-1 v Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
- Semi-final: 7-5, 6-2 v Novak Djokovic
Stanislas Wawrinka
- First Round: Bye
- Second Round: 6-0, 6-2 v Marin Cilic
- Third Round: walkover v Nicolas Almagro
- Quarterfinals: 7-6 (5), 6-2 v Milos Raonic
- Semi-final:6-1, 7-6 (3) v David Ferrer
Head-To-Head
Federer holds a staggering lead of 13-1 over Wawrinka in overall meetings. The pair have clashed thrice in Grand Slam events and Federer has emerged triumphant on all occasions.
Federer holds a comfortable 5-0 lead over Wawrinka in the last five meetings between the two.
Monte-Carlo Masters History
Federer and Wawrinka have faced each other only once previously in Monte-Carlo and the latter registered a victory in straight sets in 2009.
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