I was reading some recaps this morning and it says Ebden had a set point in the 2nd set (which would have essentially been a match point as Vasek might not have continued).
He's learning how to win when not playing his best, which is as important a skill as you can have on tour. These were the type of matches he's lost throughout most of his career, but he managed to find a way through it. It's a big step for him on the mental side of the game which was always the main thing he lacked and what prevented him from breaking through like he is now.
He's now won 6 of his last 8 tiebreaks after losing about 9 in a row.
Wawrinka will be tough, but not impossible depending on what level the two of them are at. He's now reached his best ever result at a slam, though, and has already played to his seed. The rest is just gravy.
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