Advertisement
Stan Wawrinka is the 2015 French Open champion.
Shock

Wawrinka storms back to stun Djokovic in the French Open final

The world number one’s quest for a career Grand Slam goes on.

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.

Woman struck by broken bat at Fenway Park is ‘expected to survive’

Andrea Pirlo to join Cork City? It’s the sporting tweets of the week!

Your Voice
Readers Comments
8
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.