Stan Wawrinka (AKA “Stan the Man”) is a Swiss tennis player who has won a total of three grand slams (2014 Australian Open, 2015 French Open, and 2016 US Open), which is no small feat in the era of Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic.
Wawrinka is currently ranked outside the top 100 in the ATP world ranking but he has previously been as high as number 3 in the world.
In total, Wawrinka has won 16 ATP career titles (including his three grand slam titles) with his most successful years on tour coming between 2014 and 2016.
Wawrinka has also found won titles in doubles with his biggest success being men’s doubles gold at the 2008 Bejing Olympics with his doubles partner Roger Federer.
Stan Wawrinka Profile
Below are a collection of interesting stats from Stan Wawrinka’s career to date.
| Age | 37 years old |
| Birthday | 28 March 1985 |
| Year turned Pro | 2002 |
| Nationality | Swiss |
| ATP Career Titles | 16 |
| Grand Slams | 3 |
| Year-end ATP finals | 0 |
| Masters 1000 Titles | 1 (2014 Monte Carlo Masters) |
| Tennis Racket Endorsed | Yonex V CORE Pro 97 300 |
| Forehand Grip | Semi Western Forehand Grip |
| Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Serve Grip | Continental Grip |
| Tennis Coach | Daniel Vallverdu |
| Official Instagram Account | Stan’s Instagram Account |
Stan Wawrinka Ranking History (Year-end)
| Year | ATP Ranking (Singles) | ATP Ranking (Doubles) |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82 | 529T |
| 2020 | 18 | 280 |
| 2019 | 16 | 290 |
| 2018 | 66 | N/A |
| 2017 | 9 | 547T |
| 2016 | 4 | 576 |
| 2015 | 4 | 183 |
| 2014 | 4 | 96 |
| 2013 | 8 | 175 |
| 2012 | 17 | 201T |
| 2011 | 17 | 101 |
| 2010 | 21 | 384 |
| 2009 | 21 | 100 |
| 2008 | 13 | 234 |
| 2007 | 36 | 438 |
| 2006 | 30 | N/A |
| 2005 | 54 | 831 |
| 2004 | 168 | N/A |
| 2003 | 171 | N/A |
| 2002 | 660 | N/A |
Stan Wawrinka Grand Slam Record
2015 was Wawrinka’s best year in terms of his performance at the grand slams as he made it to the Quarter Finals at Wimbledon, the Semi-Finals at the Australian Open, and the US Open, and won the French Open at Roland Garros.
Australian Open Record
| Year | Performance |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Did not compete |
| 2021 | 2nd Round |
| 2020 | Quarter-Finals |
| 2019 | 2nd Round |
| 2018 | 2nd Round |
| 2017 | Semi-Finals |
| 2016 | 4th Round |
| 2015 | Semi-Finals |
| 2014 | Champion |
| 2013 | 4th Round |
| 2012 | 3rd Round |
| 2011 | Quarter-Finals |
| 2010 | 3rd Round |
| 2009 | 3rd Round |
| 2008 | 2nd Round |
| 2007 | 3rd Round |
| 2006 | 2nd Round |
| 2005 | Qualifying Round 2 |
| 2004 | Qualifying Round 1 |
Wawrinka’s best performance at the Australian Open was in 2014 when he claimed the title by beating Rafael Nadal in the final.
Wawrinka also made the semi-finals of the Australian Open in 2016 and 2017.
French Open Record
| Year | Performance |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1st Round |
| 2021 | Did not Compete |
| 2020 | 3rd Round |
| 2019 | Quarter-Finals |
| 2018 | 1st Round |
| 2017 | Final |
| 2016 | Semi-Finals |
| 2015 | Champion |
| 2014 | 1st Round |
| 2013 | Quarter-Finals |
| 2012 | 4th Round |
| 2011 | 4th Round |
| 2010 | 4th Round |
| 2009 | 3rd Round |
| 2008 | 3rd Round |
| 2007 | 2nd Round |
| 2006 | 1st Round |
| 2005 | 3rd Round |
| 2004 | Qualifying Round 1 |
Wawrinka’s best performance at the French Open was in 2015 when he defeated Novak Djokovic in the final in four sets (4–6, 6–4, 6–3, 6–4).
Stan also made it to the semi-finals the following year and the final in 2017, losing to Nadal in straight sets (6–2, 6–3, 6–1).
Wimbledon Championships Record
| Year | Performance |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1st Round |
| 2021 | Did not Compete |
| 2020 | Tournament not Held |
| 2019 | 2nd Round |
| 2018 | 2nd Round |
| 2017 | 1st Round |
| 2016 | 2nd Round |
| 2015 | Quarter-Finals |
| 2014 | Quarter-Finals |
| 2013 | 1st round |
| 2012 | 1st round |
| 2011 | 2nd Round |
| 2010 | 1st round |
| 2009 | 4th Round |
| 2008 | 4th Round |
| 2007 | 1st Round |
| 2006 | 3rd Round |
| 2005 | 1st Round |
| 2004 | Did not Compete |
Wimbledon has never been a happy hunting ground for Wawrinka with his best performances coming at the 2014 and 2015 Wimbledon Championships when he reached the last 8.
He has also lost in the 1st round six times and has only made it to the second week of the tournament four times.
US Open Record
| Year | Performance |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Did not Compete |
| 2020 | Did not Compete |
| 2019 | Quarter-Finals |
| 2018 | 3rd Round |
| 2017 | Did not Compete |
| 2016 | Champion |
| 2015 | Semi-Finals |
| 2014 | Quarter-Finals |
| 2013 | Semi-Finals |
| 2012 | 4th Round |
| 2011 | 2nd Round |
| 2010 | Quarter Finals |
| 2009 | 1st Round |
| 2008 | 4th Round |
| 2007 | 4th Round |
| 2006 | 3rd Round |
| 2005 | 3rd Round |
| 2004 | Qualifying Round 2 |
Wawrinka’s best performance at the US Open came when he beat Novak Djokovic in 4 sets (6–7, 6–4, 7–5, 6–3) to win the 2016 US Open title.
Stan also made it to the quarter-finals in 2010, 2014, and 2019 and the semi-finals in 2013 and 2015.
Stan Wawrinka FAQ
Below is a selection of frequently asked questions about Stan Wawrinka’s career and personal life.
What is Stan Wawrinka’s current ATP Ranking?
Stan Wawrinka is currently ranked number 290 in the ATP Ranking (July 2022).
What is Wawrinka’s highest ATP ranking?
Wawrinka’s highest ATP ranking was number 3 in the world which he first achieved on the 27th of January 2014.
What nationality is Stan Wawrinka?
Stan Wawrinka’s nationality is Swiss.
How tall is the Swiss Tennis Player Wawrinka?
Stan Wawrinka is 6 foot 0 inches (183cm) tall.
How many Grand Slam Titles has Wawrinka won?
Wawrinka has won a total of three grand slam titles including the 2014 Australian Open, 2015 French Open, and the 2016 US Open.
How old is Wawrinka?
Wawrinka is currently 37 years old.
Where is Stan Wawrinka from in Switzerland?
Stan Wawrinka was born in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Does Stan Wawrinka have any siblings?
Yes, he has one older brother called Jonathan, and two younger sisters called Djanaée and Naélla.
Who is Wawrinka’s coach?
Stan Wawrinka is currently being coached by Daniel Vallverdu.
Is Stan Wawrinka Married?
Stan Wawrinka is not currently married. He was previously married to Ilham Vuilloud from 2009 to 2015.
Who sponsors Wawrinka?
His racket sponsor is Yonex. He also has sponsorship deals with Evian, Jetcraft, Rokit, Swiss Education Group, TGV Lyria, Fromm Packaging Systems, and AP Audemars Piguet.
When was Wawrinka’s first ATP match?
Stan Wawrinka’s first ATP match was a round of 32 match against Jean Rene Lisnard in Gstaad in 2003. He lost the match 6-2, 1-6, 5-7.