Wawrinka - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Stanislas Wawrinka, commonly known as Stan Wawrinka, is a professional tennis player from Switzerland.
- 2. Wawrinka was born on March 28, 1985, in Lausanne, Switzerland.
- 3. He turned professional in 2002 and has since become one of the top players in the world.
- 4. Wawrinka has won three Grand Slam singles titles in his career. He won the Australian Open in 2014, the French Open in 2015, and the US Open in 2016.
- 5. Wawrinka is known for his powerful groundstrokes, particularly his backhand, which is considered one of the best in the game.
- 6. He has been ranked as high as No. 3 in the world in singles and has consistently been ranked in the top 10 for much of his career.
- 7. Wawrinka has also had success in doubles, winning multiple titles with various partners on the ATP Tour.
- 8. In addition to his Grand Slam titles, Wawrinka has also won numerous ATP Tour titles, including the Monte-Carlo Masters and the Swiss Indoors.
- 9. Wawrinka has represented Switzerland in the Davis Cup, helping the team win the title in 2014.
- 10. Off the court, Wawrinka is known for his philanthropy work, including supporting various charities and foundations.