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Stan Wawrinka

Wawrinka at the 2019 French Open

Full name

Stanislas Wawrinka

Country (sports)

Switzerland

Residence

Stans, Switzerland

Born

28 March 1985 (age 40)
Lausanne, Switzerland

Height

1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)

Turned pro

2002

Plays

Right-handed (one-handed backhand)

Coach

Dimitri Zavialoff (2002–2010)
Peter Lundgren (2010–2012)
Richard Krajicek (2016)
Paul Annacone (2017)
Daniel Vallverdú (2019–2022)
Magnus Norman (2013–2017, 2018–2020, 2022–)

Prize money

US$ 37,613,190

10th all-time in earnings

Official website

stanwawrinka.com

Singles

Career record

579–372 (60.88%)

Career titles

Highest ranking

No. 3 (27 January 2014)

Current ranking

No. 153 (30 June 2025)

Grand Slam singles results

W (2014)

W (2015)

QF (2014, 2015)

W (2016)

Other tournaments

Tour Finals

SF (2013, 2014, 2015)

Olympic Games

2R (2008, 2024)

Doubles

Career record

81–107

Career titles

Highest ranking

No. 88 (2 February 2015)

Grand Slam doubles results

3R (2006)

3R (2006)

1R (2006, 2007)

1R (2005)

Other doubles tournaments

Olympic Games

W (2008)

Team competitions

Davis Cup

W (2014)

Medal record

Olympic Games

Representing Switzerland
Gold	2008 Beijing	Doubles

Stanislas "Stan" Wawrinka (born March 28, 1985) is a professional tennis player from Switzerland. He reached world No. 3 in men's singles on January 27, 2014. Stan has won 16 singles titles on the ATP Tour.

He won three major tournaments called Grand Slams. These were the Australian Open in 2014, the French Open in 2015, and the US Open in 2016. In all three finals, he beat the world No. 1 player.

Stan also won a gold medal in men's doubles at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He played with his partner, Roger Federer. He was also a key player when the Swiss team won the 2014 Davis Cup in 2014.

Other big wins for Wawrinka include reaching the final of the 2017 French Open. He also won a Masters 1000 title at the 2014 Monte-Carlo Masters. He reached three other Masters finals too. Stan thinks clay is his best and favorite playing surface. He also believes his serve and backhand are his strongest shots.

Stan Wawrinka's Early Life

Stan Wawrinka was born in Switzerland. His father is German and his mother is Swiss. This means he has citizenship in both Switzerland and Germany.

His father, Wolfram Wawrinka, is a farmer and social worker. His family comes from Czech roots. Stan's mother, Isabelle, is an educator. She works on a special farm that helps people with disabilities.

Stan grew up on this farm, called "Ferme du Château," near Lausanne. He lived there with his older brother, Jonathan, and two younger sisters, Djanaée and Naélla. His sisters also play tennis. Stan went to the Rudolf Steiner School in Crissier.

Stan's Tennis Career Journey

Stan Wawrinka started playing tennis when he was eight years old. He played once a week until he was eleven. Then, he began practicing three times a week.

At age 15, Stan stopped regular school to focus completely on tennis. He continued his studies through distance learning, which gave him more flexibility.

Turning Professional and Early Years (2002–2007)

Stan became a professional tennis player in 2002 when he was 17. His coach from age eight was Dimitri Zavialoff, until 2010.

In 2003, he won the Junior French Open. He reached No. 7 in the junior world rankings.

In 2004, Stan played in his first Davis Cup match for Switzerland. He also reached his first doubles final at Gstaad.

He made his Grand Slam debut at the 2005 French Open. He reached the third round there. Later that year, he played in his first singles final at the Swiss Open.

In July 2006, Stan won his first ATP title at the Croatia Open Umag. His opponent, Novak Djokovic, retired during the match. By October, Stan reached a career-high ranking of No. 29.

In 2007, he reached the third round of the Australian Open. He also made it to the fourth round of the US Open, which was his best Grand Slam result at that time.

Reaching the Top 10 and Olympic Gold (2008–2012)

In 2008, Stan reached his first Masters Series final in Rome. This helped him enter the top 10 rankings for the first time.

At the Olympics in Beijing, Stan teamed up with Roger Federer in men's doubles. They won the gold medal, beating strong teams along the way.

Wawrinka serving during his upset win over Andy Murray at the 2010 US Open

In 2009, Stan beat Roger Federer at the Monte-Carlo Masters. He also reached the fourth round at Wimbledon.

In 2010, Stan won his second ATP singles title at the Grand Prix Hassan II. This was his first singles final win where his opponent didn't retire. He also reached the quarterfinals of the US Open, beating Andy Murray.

In 2011, he won the Chennai Open again. He reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open.

Stan played in the Parade of Nations as Switzerland's flag bearer. He reached the semifinals of the Masters 1000 event in Cincinnati.

Breakthrough Season (2013)

In 2013, Stan and Benoît Paire won the doubles title at the Chennai Open.

At the Australian Open, he played an amazing five-set match against Novak Djokovic. It lasted over five hours and was one of the best matches of his career.

In the Davis Cup, he played the longest ATP doubles match in history. It lasted over 7 hours!

Stan won his fourth career title at the Portugal Open. He then reached his second Masters 1000 final in Madrid. This win helped him get back into the top 10 rankings.

Wawrinka at the 2013 US Open

He reached the quarterfinals of the French Open for the first time. At the US Open, he reached his first Grand Slam semifinal. He beat Andy Murray, the defending champion, in that tournament.

Stan finished 2013 by playing in the ATP World Tour Finals for the first time.

First Major Title and World No. 3 (2014)

Stan started 2014 by winning the Chennai Open for the second time.

At the Australian Open, he had an incredible run. He beat Novak Djokovic in a thrilling five-set quarterfinal. This ended Djokovic's long winning streak at the Australian Open.

In the final, he defeated Rafael Nadal in four sets. This was his first win against Nadal in 13 tries. It was also his first Grand Slam title! He became the first man since 1993 to beat both the top two seeds to win a Grand Slam.

After this win, Stan reached a career-high ranking of world No. 3. He became the top-ranked Swiss player, ahead of Roger Federer.

Wawrinka at the 2014 ATP World Tour Finals

Stan continued his success by winning his first Masters 1000 title at the Monte-Carlo Masters. He beat Roger Federer in an all-Swiss final. He also helped Switzerland win their first Davis Cup title in 2014.

French Open Champion (2015)

In 2015, Stan won the Chennai Open for the third time. He reached the semifinals of the Australian Open again, losing to Novak Djokovic.

Wawrinka at the 2015 French Open

At the French Open, Stan was the 8th seed. He played incredibly well, beating his friend and fellow Swiss player Roger Federer in the quarterfinals. This was his first win over Federer in a major tournament.

In the final, he faced Novak Djokovic again. Stan defeated Djokovic in four sets to win his second Grand Slam title! This win stopped Djokovic from winning all four Grand Slams that year. Stan's ranking went back up to No. 4.

He reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon for the second year in a row. He also reached the semifinals of the US Open. Later, he won his fourth title of the season at the Rakuten Japan Open.

US Open Champion and 400th Win (2016)

Stan started 2016 by winning the Chennai Open for the third year in a row.

At the Australian Open, he reached the fourth round. In the third round, he achieved his 400th career win.

Wawrinka at the 2016 US Open

He won two more titles in 2016: the Dubai Tennis Championships and the Geneva Open.

At the US Open, Stan was the 3rd seed. He had a fantastic tournament, beating Juan Martín del Potro in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, he defeated Kei Nishikori.

In the final, he faced Novak Djokovic for another Grand Slam final. Stan won in four sets, claiming his third major title! This was his eleventh straight win in a championship final. He became the only player to beat Djokovic in a Grand Slam final since 2014.

Stan finished 2016 as world No. 4 for the third year in a row.

French Open Finalist and Injury (2017)

Stan started 2017 by reaching the semifinals in Brisbane and the Australian Open. He lost to Roger Federer in a close five-set semifinal match.

Wawrinka at the 2022 Monte-Carlo Masters

He reached his first Masters final on hard court at the Indian Wells Masters. He lost to Roger Federer in the final.

At the French Open, Stan played very well, reaching the final without losing a set until the semifinals. He beat Andy Murray in a five-set semifinal. In the final, he lost to Rafael Nadal in straight sets. This was his first loss in a major final.

After Wimbledon, Stan announced he needed surgery for a knee injury. He missed the rest of the 2017 season to recover.

Return to Tour and Continued Injuries (2018)

Stan returned to play at the 2018 Australian Open. He faced some challenges with his knee injury throughout the year.

He received wildcards for several tournaments as he worked his way back. He had some good wins, including beating Grigor Dimitrov at Wimbledon and Nick Kyrgios at the 2018 Rogers Cup.

He reached the quarterfinals in Cincinnati, losing to Roger Federer. At the US Open, he reached the third round.

Comeback and 500th Win (2019)

Stan started 2019 by reaching his first tournament final in over 20 months at the Rotterdam Open.

Stan Wawrinka, Basel 2022

At the French Open, he recorded his 500th career win. He then played an "epic" five-set match against Stefanos Tsitsipas, lasting over 5 hours, to reach the quarterfinals. He lost to Roger Federer in that round.

At the US Open, Stan caused a big upset. He beat the top seed and defending champion Novak Djokovic in the fourth round. Djokovic retired from the match after two sets. This was Stan's third win over a world No. 1 player in a Grand Slam. He then lost in the quarterfinals to Daniil Medvedev.

Recent Years (2020–2025)

In 2020, Stan reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open. The tennis season was then shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He did not play in the 2020 US Open.

In 2021, Stan had surgery for a left foot injury. This meant he missed most of the season, including all the Grand Slams.

He returned to play in 2022. He scored his 60th win against a Top-10 player at the 2022 Swiss Indoors. He also rehired his former coach, Magnus Norman.

In 2023, Stan played his first full season since 2019. He reached the third round at Wimbledon and the US Open. He also reached his first ATP final since 2019 at the Umag tournament. He finished the year ranked world No. 49.

Stan Wawrinka at the 2023 Swiss Open Gstaad

In 2024, Stan played in his 70th Grand Slam event at the 2024 French Open. He became the oldest quarterfinalist ever at the 2024 Stockholm Open at 39 years old. He also became the oldest match winner at the 2024 Swiss Indoors.

In 2025, at 40 years old, Stan won a match on clay at the 2025 Țiriac Open. This made him one of only three players aged 40 or older to win an ATP Tour match on clay since 1980.

Stan's Playing Style

Stan Wawrinka is known for his powerful playing style. He hits the ball hard from the back of the court. He has one of the strongest one-handed backhand shots in tennis. His serve is also very fast, reaching up to 232 kilometers per hour (144 mph).

His forehand shot has also become a big weapon in his game. Fans often call him "Stanimal" or "Stan the Man." These nicknames show how strong and determined he is, especially in big matches.

Stan started working with coach Magnus Norman in 2013. This partnership helped him improve his game and mental strength. He became more consistent and won important matches. This included beating Andy Murray at the 2013 US Open and Novak Djokovic at the 2014 Australian Open.

Stan has a special reputation as a "big-match player." This means he often plays his best tennis in important finals. He has won all three of his Grand Slam finals against the world No. 1 player.

Key Rivalries

Stan Wawrinka has played many exciting matches against other top players.

Matches Against Novak Djokovic

Stan and Novak Djokovic have played 27 times. Djokovic has won more matches overall (21-6). However, Stan has beaten Djokovic in all three Grand Slam finals they played. These wins were at the 2014 Australian Open, 2015 French Open, and 2016 US Open.

They have played many close, long matches, especially at the Australian Open and US Open. Despite their rivalry on court, they are good friends off court. They have even played doubles together.

Matches Against Roger Federer

Stan and his fellow Swiss player Roger Federer have played 26 times. Federer has won most of these matches (23-3).

However, Stan beat Federer in the 2014 Monte Carlo Masters final to win his first Masters 1000 title. He also defeated Federer in the quarterfinals of the 2015 French Open.

Stan and Roger are close friends. They have won an Olympic gold medal together in doubles at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. They also won the 2014 Davis Cup together.

Matches Against Andy Murray

Stan and Andy Murray have played 23 times. Murray has won more matches (13-10).

They have had many memorable matches. One famous match was at Wimbledon in 2009. It was the first men's match played under the new roof and finished very late.

Stan beat Murray in the quarterfinals of the 2013 US Open. He also won a five-set thriller against Murray in the semifinals of the 2017 French Open.

Matches Against Rafael Nadal

Stan and Rafael Nadal have played 20 times. Nadal has won most of these matches (17-3).

Nadal won their first 12 matches. But Stan got his first win against Nadal in the 2014 Australian Open final. This was Stan's first Grand Slam title. Nadal won their second Grand Slam final at the 2017 French Open.

Personal Life

Stan Wawrinka was married to Ilham Vuilloud. They had a daughter named Alexia in 2010. Stan and his wife later divorced.

Stan has a tattoo on his left forearm with a quote. He also has his daughter's name tattooed on his right side.

He is a big fan of the Lausanne HC, his hometown ice hockey team.

Commercial Endorsements

Stan Wawrinka wears Yonex clothing and shoes. He uses a Yonex VCORE 95D tennis racquet. He also uses Babolat strings.

He has been an ambassador for the TGV Lyria train service. His picture has appeared on the outside of these high-speed trains.

Career Statistics

Grand Slam Tournament Performance

Current through the 2025 Wimbledon Championships.

Tournament	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	SR	W–L	Win%
Australian Open	Q1	Q2	2R	3R	2R	3R	3R	QF	3R	4R	W	SF	4R	SF	2R	2R	QF	2R	A	1R	1R	1R	1 / 19	43–18	70%
French Open	Q1	3R	1R	2R	3R	3R	4R	4R	4R	QF	1R	W	SF	F	1R	QF	3R	A	1R	2R	2R	1R	1 / 20	46–19	71%
Wimbledon	A	1R	3R	1R	4R	4R	1R	2R	1R	1R	QF	QF	2R	1R	2R	2R	NH	A	1R	3R	2R	A	0 / 18	23–18	56%
US Open	Q2	3R	3R	4R	4R	1R	QF	2R	4R	SF	QF	SF	W	A	3R	QF	A	A	1R	3R	1R		1 / 17	46–16	74%
Win–loss	0–0	4–3	5–4	6–4	9–4	7–4	9–4	9–4	8–4	12–4	13–3	21–3	16–3	11–3	4–4	10–4	6–2	1–1	0–3	5–4	2–4	0–2	3 / 74	158–71	69%

Grand Slam Finals: 4 (3 titles, 1 runner-up)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Win	2014	Australian Open	Hard	Rafael Nadal	6–3, 6–2, 3–6, 6–3
Win	2015	French Open	Clay	Novak Djokovic	4–6, 6–4, 6–3, 6–4
Win	2016	US Open	Hard	Novak Djokovic	6–7^(1–7), 6–4, 7–5, 6–3
Loss	2017	French Open	Clay	Rafael Nadal	2–6, 3–6, 1–6