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.
He has won 16 ATP career titles (including his three grand slam titles) with his most successful years on tour coming between 2014 and 2016.
He has also 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 has been ranked as high as number 3 in the ATP world singles ranking but his ranking has fallen in recent years due to some injuries he has picked up.
Stan Wawrinka Profile
| Birth Date | 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 |
Ranking History (Year-end)
His highest year end singles ranking to date is number 4 in the world which he achieved in 2014, 2015, and 2016.
His highest year end ranking in doubles was 96 which he achieved in 2014.
| 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 |
Grand Slam Record
2015 was Stan’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
His best performance at the Australian Open was in 2014 when he claimed the title by beating Rafael Nadal in the final.
He also made the semi-finals of the Australian Open in 2016 and 2017.
| Year | Performance |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Did not compete |
| 2021 | 2R |
| 2020 | Quarter-Finals |
| 2019 | 2R |
| 2018 | 2R |
| 2017 | Semi-Finals |
| 2016 | 2R |
| 2015 | Semi-Finals |
| 2014 | Champion |
| 2013 | 3R |
| 2012 | 3R |
| 2011 | Quarter-Finals |
| 2010 | 3R |
| 2009 | 3R |
| 2008 | 2R |
| 2007 | 3R |
| 2006 | 2R |
| 2005 | Qualifying Round 2 |
| 2004 | Qualifying Round 1 |
French Open Record
His 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).
| Year | Performance |
|---|---|
| 2022 | R1 |
| 2021 | Did not Compete |
| 2020 | R3 |
| 2019 | Quarter-Finals |
| 2018 | R1 |
| 2017 | Final |
| 2016 | Semi-Finals |
| 2015 | Champion |
| 2014 | R1 |
| 2013 | Quarter-Finals |
| 2012 | R4 |
| 2011 | R4 |
| 2010 | R4 |
| 2009 | R3 |
| 2008 | R3 |
| 2007 | R2 |
| 2006 | R1 |
| 2005 | R3 |
| 2004 | Qualifying Round 1 |
Wimbledon Championships Record
Wimbledon has never been a happy hunting ground for Stan 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.
| 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 |
US Open Record
His 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 singles title.
Stan also made it to the quarter-finals in 2010, 2014, and 2019 and the semi-finals in 2013 and 2015.
| Year | Performance |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Did not Compete |
| 2020 | Did not Compete |
| 2019 | Quarter-Finals |
| 2018 | 3R |
| 2017 | Did not Compete |
| 2016 | Champion |
| 2015 | Semi-Finals |
| 2014 | Quarter-Finals |
| 2013 | Semi-Finals |
| 2012 | 4R |
| 2011 | 2R |
| 2010 | Quarter Finals |
| 2009 | 1R |
| 2008 | 4R |
| 2007 | 4R |
| 2006 | 3R |
| 2005 | 3R |
| 2004 | Qualifying Round 2 |
FAQ
What is his highest ATP ranking?
His highest ATP ranking was number 3 in the world which he first achieved on the 27th of January 2014.
What nationality is Stan Wawrinka?
His nationality is Swiss and he was born in Lausanne, Switzerland.
How tall is the Swiss Tennis Player Wawrinka?
He is 6 foot 0 inches (or 183cm) tall.
How many Grand Slam Titles has he won?
He has won a total of three grand slam titles including the 2014 Australian Open, 2015 French Open, and the 2016 US Open.
When was he born?
He was born on the 28th of March 1985.
Where is he from in Switzerland?
He was born in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Does Stan have any siblings?
Yes, he has one older brother called Jonathan, and two younger sisters called Djanaée and Naélla.
Who is Stan’s coach?
He is currently being coached by Daniel Vallverdu.
Is he Married?
He 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 Stan’s first ATP match?
His 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.