Stan Wawrinka stunned
Novak Djokovic to win his first French Open title
and thwart the world number one's career Grand Slam hopes.
The victory makes him only the second Swiss to win at Roland Garros
after
Roger Federer, the man he beat in the quarter-finals.
The Swiss eighth seed played magnificently in a
4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 victory at Roland Garros.
Wawrinka, 30, brought an end to
Djokovic's 28-match winning streak as he claimed his second Grand Slam title.
"It was an incredible atmosphere on court
and I felt emotion like I never have before," said
Wawrinka.
"I would like to thank my coach
Magnus Norman.
You played in the final twice without winning
but this victory is yours as well as mine."
Djokovic was effusive in his praise for the new champion:
"There are things that are more important in life than victories
and that is character and respect -
Stan you are a great champion with big heart."
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Wawrinka wins his first French Open title
and thwart the world number one's career Grand Slam hopes.
The victory makes him only the second Swiss to win at Roland Garros
after Roger Federer, the man he beat in the quarter-finals.
The Swiss eighth seed played magnificently in a 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 victory at Roland Garros.
Wawrinka, 30, brought an end to Djokovic's 28-match winning streak as he claimed his second Grand Slam title.
"It was an incredible atmosphere on court
and I felt emotion like I never have before," said Wawrinka.
"I would like to thank my coach Magnus Norman.
You played in the final twice without winning
but this victory is yours as well as mine."
Djokovic was effusive in his praise for the new champion:
"There are things that are more important in life than victories
and that is character and respect - Stan you are a great champion with big heart."
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