STAN WAWRINKA PRODUCED a stunning fightback to claim his second Grand Slam title in the French Open final with a magnificent four-set victory over world number one Novak Djokovic.
After seeing off defending champion Rafael Nadal and coming through a five-set semi-final with Andy Murray, Djokovic was the heavy favourite to seal a career Grand Slam by winning at Roland Garros for the first time.
However, Wawrinka — who had knocked out fellow Swiss star Roger Federer and home hope Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on his way to the final — recovered superbly after losing the first set and even managed to come back from a break down in the fourth to claim a 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 triumph.
Djokovic said: “In life, some things are more important than victories: character and respect. I have a great respect for you Stan.”
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Wawrinka claimed his maiden Grand Slam title last year when he overcame Rafael Nadal in a four-set decider at the Australian Open.
Wawrinka storms back to stun Djokovic in the French Open final
STAN WAWRINKA PRODUCED a stunning fightback to claim his second Grand Slam title in the French Open final with a magnificent four-set victory over world number one Novak Djokovic.
After seeing off defending champion Rafael Nadal and coming through a five-set semi-final with Andy Murray, Djokovic was the heavy favourite to seal a career Grand Slam by winning at Roland Garros for the first time.
However, Wawrinka — who had knocked out fellow Swiss star Roger Federer and home hope Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on his way to the final — recovered superbly after losing the first set and even managed to come back from a break down in the fourth to claim a 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 triumph.
Djokovic said: “In life, some things are more important than victories: character and respect. I have a great respect for you Stan.”
Wawrinka claimed his maiden Grand Slam title last year when he overcame Rafael Nadal in a four-set decider at the Australian Open.
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