• 2024-02

Stan Wawrinka

Stan Wawrinka

Stanislav Wawrinka (born March 28, 1985) is a Swiss professional tennis player. He is a three-time Grand Slam singles champion, having won the Australian Open in 2014, the French Open in 2015, and the US Open in 2016. He is also the 2014 ATP World Tour Finals champion.

Wawrinka has been ranked as high as world No. 3 in singles and No. 1 in doubles. He has won 16 ATP Tour singles titles and 3 ATP Tour doubles titles.

Wawrinka is known for his aggressive style of play, which is characterized by powerful groundstrokes and a strong serve. He is also a skilled doubles player, having won the gold medal in doubles at the 2008 Beijing Olympics with Roger Federer.

Personal life

Wawrinka was born in Lausanne, Switzerland, to Wolfram and Isabelle Wawrinka. He has a younger sister named Djana. Wawrinka speaks French, German, Italian, and English.

Wawrinka is married to Ilham Vuilloud. The couple have a daughter, Alexia, who was born in 2010.

Tennis career

Junior career

Wawrinka began playing tennis at the age of 8. He had a successful junior career, winning the junior singles title at the 2003 French Open and reaching the final of the 2003 US Open.

Professional career

Wawrinka turned professional in 2002. He won his first ATP Tour singles title in 2006 at the Croatia Open. He also reached the semifinals of the 2006 US Open, where he lost to Andy Roddick.

In 2008, Wawrinka won the gold medal in doubles at the Beijing Olympics with Roger Federer. He also reached the quarterfinals of the 2008 Australian Open, where he lost to Rafael Nadal.

Wawrinka had a breakthrough year in 2014. He won his first Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open, defeating Rafael Nadal in the final. He also won the ATP World Tour Finals, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final.

In 2015, Wawrinka won his second Grand Slam singles title at the French Open, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final. He also reached the semifinals of the 2015 Australian Open and 2015 Wimbledon Championships.

In 2016, Wawrinka won his third Grand Slam singles title at the US Open, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final. He also reached the semifinals of the 2016 Australian Open and 2016 Wimbledon Championships.

Wawrinka has been a member of the Swiss Davis Cup team since 2004. He helped Switzerland win the Davis Cup in 2014.

Playing style

Wawrinka's forehand is one of his most dangerous weapons. He hits the ball with great power and accuracy, and he can hit winners from all over the court. His backhand is also very strong, and he is able to hit deep, penetrating shots.

Wawrinka has a strong serve, and he is able to hit aces regularly. He also has a good return of serve, and he is able to put pressure on his opponents from the start of the point.

Wawrinka is a very fit player, and he is able to maintain his high level of play for long periods of time. He is also very mentally tough, and he is able to stay focused and composed even in the most difficult situations.

Career highlights

Grand Slam singles titles: 3 (Australian Open 2014, French Open 2015, US Open 2016)
ATP World Tour Finals champion: 1 (2014)
ATP Tour singles titles: 16
ATP Tour doubles titles: 3
Olympic gold medal in doubles: 1 (2008)
Davis Cup champion: 1 (2014)
Career high singles ranking: No. 3 (January 2017)
Career high doubles ranking: No. 1 (February 2014)