Stanislas Wawrinka is a Swiss professional tennis player and former World Number 3 in men’s singles. He has three Grand Slam wins and he also has an Olympic gold medal from the 2008 Beijing Olympics for men’s doubles.
Player Profile
Stanislas Wawrinka was born on March 28, 1985 in Lausanne, Switzerland. He currently resides in Stans, Switzerland. He stands 183 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 81 kg. He is a right-handed player with a one-handed backhand.
| Height / weight | 1.83 m / 81 kg |
| Born | 28 Mar 1985 |
| Nationality |
Switzerland
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| Playing Style | Right Handed |
| Nickname | Stan |
| Official Site | http://stanwawrinka.com |
He has worked with several coaches throughout his career including Dimitri Zavialoff, Peter Lundgren, Richard Krajicek, Paul Annacone, Daniel Vallverdi, and Magnus Norman.
He turned pro in 2002 and has earned more than US$36.4 Million in prize money, making him the 7th all-time leader in earnings.
Career
In total, Wawrinka has 16 tour-level singles titles and 2 doubles titles. He made his Grand Slam main draw debut in 2005, making it to the third round of the French Open and the US Open in his first outing.
In 2008, he represented Switzerland at the Beijing Olympics and he won the gold medal for men’s doubles. In 2010, he reached his first Grand Slam quarterfinals, it was at the US Open. A few months later in 2011, he again made it to the quarterfinals, this time at the Australian Open.
In 2013, he reached his first Grand Slam semifinals in the US Open the in 2014, he won the Australian Open title. This propelled him to his career-high singles ranking of Number 3. In 2015, he won his second Grand Slam at the French Open then in 2016, he won his third, at the US Open.
To win his Grand Slams, he took down Rafael Nadal in 2014 and Novak Djokovic in 2015 and 2016.
As of 2023, Wawrinka still plays in the Grand Slams and most recently appeared in an ATP Challenger Tour event.
Career Record
Singles
Career Titles: 16
- Highest Singles Ranking: 3 (January 27, 2014)
- Current Singles Ranking: 46 (October 2, 2023)
Best Grand Slam Singles Performances
- Australian Open - W (2014)
- French Open - W (2015)
- Wimbledon - QF (2014, 2015)
- US Open - W (2016)
Other Tournaments
- Tour Finals - SF (2013, 2014, 2015)
- Olympic Games - 2R (2008)
Doubles
Career Titles: 3
- Highest Doubles Ranking: 88 (February 2, 2015)
- Current Doubles Ranking: 215 (October 2, 2023)
Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances
- Australian Open - 3R (2006)
- French Open - 3R (2006)
- Wimbledon - 1R (2006, 2007)
- US Open - 1R (2005)
Other Doubles Tournaments
- Olympic Games - W (2008)
Team Competitions
- Davis Cup - W (2014)
Olympic Medal Record
- 2008 - Gold (2008 Beijing), Doubles
People Ask
When was Stan Wawrinka born?
He was born on March 28, 1985 in Lausanne, Switzerland.
How tall is Stan Wawrinka?
He is 183 cm tall and his weight was last listed by the ATP at 81 kg.
What is Stan Wawrinka’s nationality?
Wawrinka is Swiss. He was born in Switzerland and currently still resides in his home country.
