World No. 194 Stan Wawrinka defeated World No. 3 Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 in straight sets in the opening round of the 2022 Swiss Indoors Basel on Tuesday. It was one of the most awaited matches of the tournament, as Ruud was vying to become World No. 2 while Wawrinka was hoping to make an impression after making his comeback this year.It was their first meeting on tour, and the Swiss pulled it off in his favor to register a shock win in front of his home crowd. Though Ruud was the heavy favorite given his strong season, Wawrinka wrapped up the contest in one hour and 18 minutes.We Are Tennis@WeAreTennisSTAN THE MAN! At 37 years old, after several surgeries, Stan Wawrinka defeats the world number 3 Casper Ruud in Basel (6-4 6-4) 112667STAN THE MAN! 💥At 37 years old, after several surgeries, Stan Wawrinka defeats the world number 3 Casper Ruud in Basel (6-4 6-4) 👏👏 https://t.co/Qs0q4Kwyy7Tennis fans on social media began to doubt Casper Ruud's ranking in light of his display, as this was his third subpar performance, following recent losses in the quarterfinals of the Korea Open and the first round of the Japan Open.One fan went as far as to say that he is not Top-3 material, lamenting that the rankings have been skewed this year as a result of the ATP not allowing ranking points at Wimbledon and messing up the positions."So Casper Ruud had a chance to move up to world no 2 but has just lost to world ranked 194 Wawrinka who was coming off 3 straight losses. Nothing personal against Ruud, but everyone in Tennis knows he is not Top 3 in the world, the rankings genuinely don't count this year”, one user tweeted.Pavvy G@pavygSo Casper Ruud had a chance to move up to world no 2 but has just lost to world ranked 194 Wawrinka who was coming off 3 straight losses.Nothing personal against Ruud, but everyone in Tennis knows he is not Top 3 in the world, the rankings genuinely don't count this year. twitter.com/tutturex/statu…tutture 🏆@tutturexSTAN THE MAN Wawrinka bat Ruud (6-4/6-4) à Bâle.958STAN THE MAN 🔥🔥🔥 Wawrinka 🇨🇭bat Ruud 🇳🇴 (6-4/6-4) à Bâle. https://t.co/KFzeXpSinjSo Casper Ruud had a chance to move up to world no 2 but has just lost to world ranked 194 Wawrinka who was coming off 3 straight losses.Nothing personal against Ruud, but everyone in Tennis knows he is not Top 3 in the world, the rankings genuinely don't count this year. twitter.com/tutturex/statu…TTW🏀⛹🏿🎾@TailToWinCasper Ruud is not deserving of being #3 in the world I don't care what anyone says.809Casper Ruud is not deserving of being #3 in the world I don't care what anyone says."Casper Ruud is the worst world number 2 in tennis hsitory", one user tweeted.Vic 🐊 | #IStandWithSimona@limuzinaxdCasper Ruus is the worst world number 2 in tennis history424Casper Ruus is the worst world number 2 in tennis historyOne user even linked Casper Ruud’s loss to his recent statement on K-Pop South Korean boy band BTS.“Casper lost all his matches after he said he didn’t know BTS”, he wrote.yas@tsitsiYASCasper lost all his matches after he said he didn’t know BTS747Casper lost all his matches after he said he didn’t know BTSkerstin | denser shade of blue@evendensershade@tsitsiYAS More powerful than the jaaaa curse, I hate it4@tsitsiYAS More powerful than the jaaaa curse, I hate it https://t.co/yAaUzcOOQH𝐿𝓁𝒶𝓂𝒶 𝒮𝒶𝓎𝓈 ☄🌠🚀@funnyzeitgistSince the day Casper Ruud refused to accept that he listens to BTS music - he has lost 3 matches in a row to Nishioka, Munar & Wawrinka-guys he should be beating in 2022.Last time he lost 3 in a row was in jan-feb 2021.The power of Seokjin #jin🫡Since the day Casper Ruud refused to accept that he listens to BTS music - he has lost 3 matches in a row to Nishioka, Munar & Wawrinka-guys he should be beating in 2022.👀Last time he lost 3 in a row was in jan-feb 2021.The power of Seokjin #jin🫡 https://t.co/Q5oQ7mfqXZHere are a few more reactions from fans:Sporting King@sportingking365Casper Ruud you had one job! twitter.com/sportingking36…Sporting King@sportingking3656FA2B1E29766FA2B1E2Casper Ruud you had one job! twitter.com/sportingking36…Scorpio’s Groove@montespiceIdk who Casper Ruus is but thank god it’s not Casper Ruud because that man isn’t the worst! twitter.com/limuzinaxd/sta…Vic 🐊 | #IStandWithSimona@limuzinaxdCasper Ruus is the worst world number 2 in tennis history274Casper Ruus is the worst world number 2 in tennis historyIdk who Casper Ruus is but thank god it’s not Casper Ruud because that man isn’t the worst! twitter.com/limuzinaxd/sta…Gaspar Ribeiro Lança@gasparlancaIn Basel, Stan Wawrinka beats World No. 3 Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 to reach the second round.What a day in tennis with Wawrinka, Thiem scoring great wins in front of their home crowds and Murray also coming through a big battle.264In Basel, Stan Wawrinka beats World No. 3 Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 to reach the second round.What a day in tennis with Wawrinka, Thiem scoring great wins in front of their home crowds and Murray also coming through a big battle.Raghav@raghavv_01Casper Ruud lost ???? Party at my place tonight, food, drinks, pizza, roxadustat all on me291Casper Ruud lost ???? Party at my place tonight, food, drinks, pizza, roxadustat all on meLisa #RForever ❤️@lisa_wawrinkaSome pictures speak by themselves.These tears say it all.Surgeries, doubts, starting again from zero at 37 y-o.But despite that :Hard work, perseverance, dedication and love for the game.Respect @stanwawrinka 🏻You’re an absolute warrior and an inspiration for many 24429Some pictures speak by themselves.These tears say it all.Surgeries, doubts, starting again from zero at 37 y-o.But despite that :Hard work, perseverance, dedication and love for the game.Respect @stanwawrinka 🙌🏻You’re an absolute warrior and an inspiration for many ❤️ https://t.co/A9ht2TYdJBLisa #RForever ❤️@lisa_wawrinkaStan in tears in his post interview on the court. So many emotions after these past tough years. A big win that means a lot in front of his daughter and family. Clearly enjoying his time on the court at home in front of his home crowd. Priceless moment wow 🥺383Stan in tears in his post interview on the court. So many emotions after these past tough years. A big win that means a lot in front of his daughter and family. Clearly enjoying his time on the court at home in front of his home crowd. Priceless moment wow 🥺❤️Tennis Updates@TennisUpdates22So good to see Wawrinka back playing well again after the injuries the last couple years. Beats Ruud, who made two slam Finals this year a few weeks after beating Medvedev, last years US Open Champ. 121So good to see Wawrinka back playing well again after the injuries the last couple years. Beats Ruud, who made two slam Finals this year a few weeks after beating Medvedev, last years US Open Champ. https://t.co/iAck4THOyFLisa #RForever ❤️@lisa_wawrinkaStan delivering outstanding tennis in front of his daughter, his whole family and his home crowd is making me so emotional 🥺14Stan delivering outstanding tennis in front of his daughter, his whole family and his home crowd is making me so emotional 🥺❤️Speaking in his post-match interview, Wawrinka was chuffed with his performance on the night and hoped he could repeat it during his remaining stay in the tournament."I'm getting old, that's for sure. I had to fight the last two years with the injury, surgery. Coming back was not easy. I was struggling really to get back in shape physically and tennis-wise. So to be able to produce that tonight here in Switzerland is of course something really special and hopefully I can keep playing well," said Wawrinka.We Are Tennis@WeAreTennisStan Wawrinka , after his win over Casper Ruud: "I had to fight the last two years with the injury, surgery. Coming back was not easy. So to be able to produce that tonight here in Switzerland is of course something really special, lot of emotion."281Stan Wawrinka 💬, after his win over Casper Ruud: "I had to fight the last two years with the injury, surgery. Coming back was not easy. So to be able to produce that tonight here in Switzerland is of course something really special, lot of emotion."Stan Wawrinka takes on Brandon Nakashima in the second round of Swiss Indoors Basel after his won over Casper RuudStan Wawrinka at the Fever-Tree ChampionshipsFollowing his win over Casper Ruud, Stan Wawrinka will face Brandon Nakashima to move forward in Basel. Nakashima defeated David Goffin 2-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4 in the first round to set up a fight against the three-time Grand Slam champion in the second round.The head-to-head stands at 0-0, as the upcoming match will be their first meeting on the ATP Tour. A victory against the American would pit Wawrinka against either Andy Murray or sixth seed Roberto Bautista Agut in the quarterfinals.Also Check Out: Casper Ruud Net Worth