Wawrinka beats ex-champion Safin
Wawrinka is ranked 49 in the world Russian Safin, winner in 2000, had four chances to break in the first set but could not take any of them, allowing Swiss player Wawrinka to take the set.The world number 49 then broke 25th seed Safin twice in the second set.Another break in the third was enough to wrap up a 6-3 6-3 6-3 win and a fourth-round place at Flushing Meadows for Wawrinka for the first time. seeded 20, beat Wayne Odesnik in straight sets to progress to the fourth
round.Also through is Chela’s fellow Argentine who upset 31st Jurgen Melzer in straight sets.