History of Stan Wawrinka in Timeline

Stan Wawrinka, a Swiss professional tennis player, achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 3 in 2014. A prominent figure in men's tennis, he has secured 16 ATP Tour-level singles titles. His Grand Slam victories include the 2014 Australian Open, 2015 French Open, and 2016 US Open, notably defeating the world No. 1 player in the finals of each. Furthermore, Wawrinka won an Olympic gold medal in men's doubles at the 2008 Beijing Olympics with Roger Federer and played a crucial role in Switzerland's 2014 Davis Cup win.

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1980: Third 40-year-old to win an ATP Tour or Grand Slam match on clay since 1980

In 2025, Stan Wawrinka became the third 40-year-old to win an ATP Tour or Grand Slam match on clay since 1980, joining Jimmy Connors and Ivo Karlovic.

1982: Mats Wilander

Wawrinka is the first former boys' champion to win the men's title since Mats Wilander in 1982.

March 1985: Stan Wawrinka Born

In March 1985, Stanislas Wawrinka, later known as Stan Wawrinka, was born. He is a Swiss professional tennis player.

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1990: Third-oldest semifinalist in ATP history since 1990

In 2024, Stan Wawrinka became the third-oldest semifinalist in ATP history since 1990, behind Jimmy Connors and Ivo Karlovic.

1992: Agassi's Feat

In 1992, Andre Agassi achieved the feat of winning his first Grand Slam title and first Davis Cup in the same season, a feat Wawrinka later mirrored.

1993: Bruguera's Feat

In 1993, Sergi Bruguera defeated No. 1 Pete Sampras and No. 2 Jim Courier at the French Open.

1993: Sergi Bruguera Accomplishment

Since Sergi Bruguera at the 1993 French Open that the champion defeated No. 1 (Novak Djokovic) and No. 2 (Roger Federer) players in the same grand slam

2002: Became Professional

In 2002, Wawrinka officially turned professional, marking the beginning of his career on the ATP tour.

2002: Albert Costa

Wawrinka is the first man to win Roland Garros after losing in the first round in the previous year since Albert Costa in 2002

June 2003: Reached Junior World Ranking Peak

In June 2003, Wawrinka reached as high as No. 7 in the junior world rankings, highlighting his success as a junior player.

2004: Reached Davis Cup Quarterfinal

In 2004, Switzerland reached their first Davis Cup quarterfinal since 2004 after Wawrinka defeated Dušan Lajović.

2005: US Open Performance

In 2005, at the US Open, Wawrinka defeated Rajeev Ram and Mariano Puerta before losing to Nicolás Massú, ending the year ranked just inside the top 50.

2005: Outside Big Four Grand Slam Win

In 2005, it was only the second time since 2005 that a player outside of the 'Big Four' (Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, and Murray) had won a Grand Slam title

2006: Played Five Set Match at Davis Cup

In 2006, Stan Wawrinka played a five set match against Novak Djokovic at the Davis Cup.

May 2008: Entered Top 10 ATP Ranking

On May 12, 2008, Stan Wawrinka achieved a top-10 ranking by the ATP for the first time, marking a significant milestone in his career.

2008: Murray won at Canada Open

In 2008, Andy Murray defeated Stan Wawrinka in three sets at the Canada Open.

2008: Won Olympic Gold at Beijing Olympics

In 2008, Stan Wawrinka and Roger Federer won the doubles Olympic Gold at the Beijing Olympics.

2008: Won Olympic Gold

In 2008, Stan Wawrinka won a gold medal in the men's doubles event at the Summer Olympics, partnering with Roger Federer.

2008: Reached Rome Masters Final

In 2008, Wawrinka reached the final of the Rome Masters tournament, showcasing his abilities on the court.

December 2009: Marriage to Ilham Vuilloud

On December 15, 2009, Stan Wawrinka married Ilham Vuilloud, a Swiss television presenter and former fashion model.

2009: Murray won at Wimbledon fourth round

In 2009, Andy Murray defeated Stan Wawrinka in five sets at the Wimbledon fourth round. It was the first men's match to be played under the Wimbledon roof.

2009: Backhand Praised by McEnroe

In 2009, John McEnroe deemed Wawrinka's backhand "the best one-handed backhand in the game," recognizing his exceptional skill.

2009: Del Potro Won US Open

In 2009, Juan Martín del Potro won the US Open

February 2010: Birth of daughter Alexia

In February 2010, on the 12th, Wawrinka and Vuilloud welcomed their daughter, Alexia.

June 2010: Coaching Change

In June 2010, Stan Wawrinka ended his long-term coaching relationship with Dimitri Zavialoff, who had coached him since age eight.

2010: Wawrinka won at US Open

In 2010, Stan Wawrinka defeated Andy Murray in four sets at the US Open, marking Murray's last defeat before a Grand Slam quarterfinal until 2015.

2010: Won Second ATP Tournament

In 2010, Wawrinka won his second ATP tournament at the Grand Prix Hassan II in Casablanca, snapping a losing streak in ATP finals.

January 2011: Won Portugal Open

In January 2011, Wawrinka secured his fourth career title at the Portugal Open, marking his first title since January 2011.

January 2011: Separation from family

On January 4, 2011, Swiss media reported that Stan Wawrinka had separated from his wife and daughter less than a year after his daughter's birth. The couple later reconciled.

2011: Murray won at Shanghai Masters

In 2011, Andy Murray defeated Stan Wawrinka in three sets at the Shanghai Masters.

2011: Won Chennai Open

In 2011, Wawrinka started the year by winning the Chennai Open, defeating Xavier Malisse in the final.

2012: Federer won at Shanghai Masters

In 2012, Roger Federer defeated Stan Wawrinka in three sets at the Shanghai Masters.

February 2013: Played Longest ATP Doubles Match

On February 2, 2013, in the Davis Cup, Wawrinka and Marco Chiudinelli were defeated by Lukáš Rosol and Tomáš Berdych in the longest ATP doubles match in history, lasting 7 hours and 2 minutes.

2013: Began winning streak against Murray

From 2013, Stan Wawrinka began a winning streak against Andy Murray, winning all three matches in straight sets until 2015.

2013: Nadal won Madrid Masters 1000 final

In 2013, Rafael Nadal won the Madrid Masters 1000 final against Stan Wawrinka, continuing a streak of straight-set victories in their encounters.

2013: Federer won at Indian Wells Masters

In 2013, Roger Federer defeated Stan Wawrinka in three sets at the Indian Wells Masters.

2013: Wawrinka ended Murray's title defence at US Open

In 2013, Stan Wawrinka ended Andy Murray's title defence at the US Open quarterfinals with a straight sets victory.

2013: Played Longest Doubles Match

In 2013, Stan Wawrinka played in the longest doubles match in history at the Davis Cup, partnering with Marco Chiudinelli.

2013: Matches against Djokovic in 2013

In 2013, Stan Wawrinka played two notable matches against Novak Djokovic, one at the Australian Open in the fourth round and one at the US Open in the semifinals, with Djokovic winning both in five sets.

2013: Began working with Magnus Norman

In 2013, Stan Wawrinka started working with coach Magnus Norman, leading to improvements in his game. He qualified for the ATP World Tour Finals and ended the year in the Top 10 for the first time.

2013: Victory over Andy Murray at US Open

In 2013, Stan Wawrinka's improved mental toughness, influenced by coach Magnus Norman, was evident in his victory over Andy Murray at the US Open.

2013: Reached Madrid Masters Final

In 2013, Wawrinka reached the final of the Madrid Masters, highlighting his consistent performance in major tournaments.

January 2014: Reached World No. 3

In January 2014, Stan Wawrinka achieved the world No. 3 ranking in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).

2014: Win over Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal at Australian Open

In 2014, Stan Wawrinka defeated Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open, demonstrating improved consistency and mental toughness.

2014: Win over Djokovic at Australian Open

In 2014, Stan Wawrinka defeated Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open in five sets, ending Djokovic's streak of 14 consecutive Grand Slam semifinals.

2014: Won Monte Carlo Rolex Masters Final

In 2014, Stan Wawrinka defeated Roger Federer in three sets in the Monte Carlo Rolex Masters final to win his first Masters 1000 title.

2014: Wawrinka scored first win against Nadal in Australian Open final

In 2014, Stan Wawrinka secured his first win against Rafael Nadal in their first Grand Slam final at the Australian Open in 4 sets, denying Nadal's double career slam.

2014: Won Australian Open and Davis Cup

In 2014, Stan Wawrinka won the Australian Open, defeating Rafael Nadal, and also contributed to Switzerland's Davis Cup victory.

2014: Won Monte-Carlo Masters

In 2014, Wawrinka won a Masters 1000 title at the Monte-Carlo Masters, demonstrating his prowess on clay courts.

2014: Djokovic's Grand Slam Finals

In 2016, Wawrinka improved his record to 2–0 in major finals against Djokovic and he remained the only player to defeat Djokovic in Djokovic's twelve Grand Slam finals dating back to the 2014 Wimbledon championships.

2014: New York Times Magazine Analysis

On August 22, 2014, a New York Times Magazine article analyzed Stan Wawrinka's unique backhand drive motion.

2014: Known as "Stanimal" and "Stan the Man" since 2014

Since 2014, Stan Wawrinka has been known by the nicknames "Stanimal" and "Stan the Man" for his playing style and ability to win big matches.

2014: Mirrored Victory

Wawrinka's victory at the 2015 French Open mirrored his victory at the 2014 Australian Open.

April 2015: Divorce announcement

On April 19, 2015, Wawrinka announced his divorce from Ilham Vuilloud via a statement on his Facebook page. The following day, Vuilloud disputed Wawrinka's version of events.

2015: Wawrinka Won Consecutive Matches Against Murray

From 2013 to 2015, Stan Wawrinka beat Murray three consecutive times, winning all of them in straight sets.

2015: Murray had defeat before a Grand Slam quarterfinal

In 2010, Stan Wawrinka defeated Andy Murray at US Open. 2010 US Open was Murray's last defeat before a Grand Slam quarterfinal until the 2015 US Open.

2015: Appearance in ESPN body issue

In 2015, Stan Wawrinka appeared in the ESPN body issue, posing nude in athletic poses.

2015: Relationship with Donna Vekić

In 2015, Stan Wawrinka began dating WTA player Donna Vekić. Their relationship became public after Nick Kyrgios' taunt during a match in Montreal, leading to a fine and suspended ban for Kyrgios.

2015: Win over Djokovic at French Open Final

In 2015, Stan Wawrinka defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets in the French Open final to claim his second Grand Slam title.

2015: Victory over Novak Djokovic at French Open

In 2015, Stan Wawrinka defeated Novak Djokovic in the French Open final, overcoming a late fightback to secure the title.

2015: French Open Quarterfinals win and US Open Semifinals loss against Federer

In 2015, Stan Wawrinka defeated Roger Federer in the French Open quarterfinals en route to winning his first French Open title. However, Federer reversed it with a straight sets victory in the 2015 US Open semifinals.

2015: Won French Open

In 2015, Stan Wawrinka won the French Open, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final.

2015: Djokovic's Grand Slam Finals

In 2016, Much as Wawrinka's 2015 French Open victory denied Djokovic the 2015 calendar year Grand Slam, his win at this tournament denied Djokovic claiming three Grand Slam victories in successive years (2015 and 2016).

June 2016: Gear and Sponsorships

As of June 2016, Stan Wawrinka uses Yonex clothing and shoes, along with the Yonex VCORE 95D racquet with a Yonex Vcore Duel G paint job. He uses Babolat's RPM Blast strings. He is also an ambassador for the TGV Lyria train service, with his photo on the high-speed trains.

2016: US Open Victory over Djokovic

At the 2016 US Open, Wawrinka upset top seed and defending champion Novak Djokovic in the round of 16. Djokovic retired after dropping the first two sets. Wawrinka lost the quarterfinal to Daniil Medvedev.

2016: Murray ended winning streak against Wawrinka

In 2016, Andy Murray ended Stan Wawrinka's winning streak at the French Open, beating the defending champion in four sets.

2016: Win over Djokovic at US Open

In 2016, Stan Wawrinka defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets to win the US Open singles title.

2016: Won US Open

In 2016, Stan Wawrinka secured his third Grand Slam title by winning the US Open.

2016: 2016 U.S. Open Victory

In 2016, Wawrinka won the U.S. Open, marking his third major title. He defeated Novak Djokovic in the final. Prior to the Open, Wawrinka returned to the Top 3 in the ATP rankings. This victory improved his record to 2-0 in major finals against Djokovic and prevented Djokovic from claiming three Grand Slam victories in successive years.

2016: Known as "Stanimal" and "Stan the Man" until 2016

Until 2016, Stan Wawrinka was known by the nicknames "Stanimal" and "Stan the Man" for his playing style and ability to win big matches, particularly between the 2014 Australian Open and the 2016 US Open.

August 2017: Knee Surgery Announcement

On August 4, 2017, Wawrinka announced he would undergo surgery to repair damage to his knee, causing him to miss the remainder of the 2017 tennis season.

2017: Nadal won French Open final against Wawrinka

In 2017, Rafael Nadal won their second Grand Slam final, at the French Open.

2017: Federer defeated Wawrinka at Australian Open

In 2017, Roger Federer defeated Stan Wawrinka in five sets in the Australian Open semifinals en route to his 18th major title.

2017: Wawrinka prevailed at French Open semi-final

In 2017, Stan Wawrinka defeated Andy Murray in a five-set thriller at the French Open semi-final, lasting over four hours.

2017: Defeated Andy Murray in French Open Semifinals

In 2017, Stan Wawrinka defeated Andy Murray in the semifinals of the French Open, contributing to his reputation as a "big-match player."

2017: Reached fourth round in Indian Wells

In 2017, Stan Wawrinka reached the fourth round at Indian Wells, marking his best result at the tournament since 2017 before losing to eventual semifinalist Jannik Sinner.

2017: Reached French Open Final

In 2017, Wawrinka reached the final of the French Open, adding to his list of major tournament achievements.

2017: 2017 Season Start and Australian Open Performance

In 2017, Wawrinka started the season by playing in Brisbane instead of defending his Chennai Open title. He reached the Australian Open semifinals, losing to Roger Federer in a close match. He was then upset in the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.

2017: Murray won his first title since 2017

In 2019, Andy Murray prevailed in the final of the European Open against Stan Wawrinka coming back from a set and a break down to win his first title since 2017 and his hip surgery.

2018: Murray won at Eastbourne International

In 2018, Andy Murray defeated Stan Wawrinka in straight sets at the Eastbourne International.

2018: Wildcard Entries and Quarterfinal Appearance

In 2018, Wawrinka entered Washington as a wildcard, narrowly losing in the first round. He also received a wildcard entry to the Rogers Cup, where he defeated Nick Kyrgios and Márton Fucsovics before losing to Rafael Nadal. At Cincinnati, he reached the quarterfinals before falling to Roger Federer.

2018: 2018 US Open Performance

In 2018, Wawrinka entered the US Open as a wildcard, advancing to the third round with a win over Grigor Dimitrov before losing to Milos Raonic.

2018: St Petersburg and Shanghai Rolex Masters

In 2018, Wawrinka received a wild card and entered the St Petersburg Open beating Karen Khachanov, Aljaž Bedene and Damir Džumhur before losing to Martin Kližan. He received a wildcard for the 2018 Shanghai Rolex Masters.

2018: Return to Tour and Early Losses

In 2018, Wawrinka returned to the tour at the Australian Open, losing in the second round. He also experienced early losses at the Sofia Open, ABN AMRO World tournament, and retired during his first match at the Open 13 in Marseille due to a knee injury.

2018: Return from Injury and Ranking Drop

In 2018, after an injury hiatus, Wawrinka lost in the first round of the Italian Open and in the quarterfinals of the Geneva Open. He also lost in the first round of the French Open, causing his ranking to drop significantly. He also lost in the second round of Queens and the first round of Eastbourne.

2018: Stayed Inside Top 10

Wawrinka remained inside the Top 10 rankings until 2018 after re-entering in 2013.

May 2019: Reported split with Donna Vekić

In May 2019, it was reported that Wawrinka and Vekić had ended their relationship.

2019: Murray prevailed at European open

In 2019, Andy Murray defeated Stan Wawrinka in the final of the European Open, marking Murray's first title since 2017 and his hip surgery.

2019: Federer prevailed at French Open

In 2019, Roger Federer defeated Stan Wawrinka in four sets at the French Open.

2019: Djokovic Retired Injured against Wawrinka at US Open

In 2019, Stan Wawrinka defeated Novak Djokovic at the US Open after Djokovic retired injured, trailing two sets to love.

2019: Defeated Novak Djokovic in US Open Fourth Round

In 2019, Stan Wawrinka defeated Novak Djokovic in the fourth round of the US Open, adding to his reputation as a "big-match player."

2019: Reached first ATP final since 2019

In 2019, Stan Wawrinka reached his first ATP final since 2019 in Umag. He defeated Filip Misolic, Federico Coria, Roberto Carballes Baena, and Lorenzo Sonego before being defeated by Alexei Popyrin in three sets. As a result, he ascended to World No. 49.

2019: 2019 Season Start and First Final in 20 Months

In 2019, Wawrinka started his season at the Qatar Open, reaching the quarterfinals. At the Rotterdam Open, he reached his first tournament final in over 20 months, losing to Gaël Monfils. He also lost in the quarterfinals of the Mexico Open to Nick Kyrgios.

2019: Full Season

In 2023, Wawrinka completed his first full season since 2019. In this season, he achieved his most number of matches played since 2019, highest win percentage since 2020, and reached his first ATP final since 2019.

2020: 2020 Australian Open Quarterfinal

At the 2020 Australian Open, Wawrinka progressed to the quarterfinals, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the fourth round before losing to Alexander Zverev.

2020: Djokovic's Grand Slam Finals Record

From 2014 Wimbledon through the 2020 Australian Open, Stan Wawrinka accounted for two of Novak Djokovic's only losses in thirteen Grand Slam finals. Moreover, Stan Wawrinka is one of only two opponents (alongside Carlos Alcaraz) he has not defeated in Djokovic's 35 Grand Slam championship matches.

2020: Wawrinka won at French Open

In 2020, Stan Wawrinka defeated Andy Murray in the first round of the French Open in straight sets.

2020: Reached fourth round of Masters-level tournament

In 2020, Stan Wawrinka reached the fourth round of a Masters-level tournament for the first time since 2020 after winning against Holger Rune in Indian Wells. He lost to Jannik Sinner, who eventually became a semifinalist.

2020: 2020 French Open Performance

In 2020, the French Open was postponed. Wawrinka did not participate in the 2020 US Open. At the 2020 French Open, he defeated Andy Murray and Dominik Koepfer before losing in the third round to Hugo Gaston.

2020: Full Season

In 2023, Wawrinka completed his first full season since 2019. In this season, he achieved his most number of matches played since 2019, highest win percentage since 2020, and concluded the year ranked world No. 49, his highest ranking since 2020.

2021: 2021 Australian Open and Early Exit

At the 2021 Australian Open, Wawrinka won his first-round match but lost in the second round to Márton Fucsovics in five sets.

2021: Foot Injury and Season Absence

Following early exits in Rotterdam and Doha, Wawrinka had surgery for a left foot injury in 2021. This caused him to miss the clay, grass and hardcourt seasons including the 2021 French Open, Wimbledon and the North American hardcourt swing including the 2021 US Open.

2021: Djokovic Achieved Feat

In 2021, Novak Djokovic achieved the distinction of being the only active men's tennis player to hold at least two titles at each of the four Grand Slam tournaments.

2021: Consecutive Match Wins

Using protected ranking, Wawrinka scored his first two consecutive match wins since 2021 against Reilly Opelka and qualifier Laslo Djere at the Italian Open.

2022: Murray won at Cincinnati Masters

In 2022, Andy Murray defeated Stan Wawrinka in three tight sets in the first round of the Cincinnati Masters.

2022: Nadal Achieved Feat

In 2022, Rafael Nadal achieved the distinction of being the only active men's tennis player to hold at least two titles at each of the four Grand Slam tournaments.

2022: Late Season Success and Coaching Change

In 2022, Wawrinka retired during his first round match at the US Open. He reached the quarterfinals of the Moselle Open as a qualifier and his first semifinal in more than two years. He also recorded his 60th Top-10 win at the Swiss Indoors. He rehired Magnus Norman as his coach.

2022: Return to Tennis and Mixed Results

In 2022, Wawrinka returned to professional tennis at the Andalucía Challenger, losing in the first round. He then played at the Monte-Carlo Masters, losing in the first round. He scored consecutive match wins at the Italian Open before losing in the first round of the French Open and Wimbledon.

August 2023: First top 10 win since August 2023

In August 2023, Stan Wawrinka achieved his first top 10 win since August 2023 by defeating top seed Andrey Rublev at the 2024 Stockholm Open.

2023: Djokovic defeated Wawrinka at Wimbledon

In 2023, Novak Djokovic defeated Stan Wawrinka in three sets at the Wimbledon Championships.

2023: 2023 Season Start and United Cup

In 2023, Wawrinka began his season at the United Cup, leading Team Switzerland. His Australian season ended with a first-round loss at the Australian Open.

2023: Full Season and Grand Slam Appearances

In 2023, Wawrinka completed his first full season since 2019. He reached the third round at Wimbledon and the US Open. He concluded the year ranked world No. 49, his highest ranking since 2020.

October 2024: Last Win Until 2025 Țiriac Open

In October 2024, Stan Wawrinka recorded his last win until he won the match against Timofey Skatov at the 2025 Țiriac Open.

2024: Oldest Match Winner at Swiss Indoors

In 2024, Stan Wawrinka became the oldest match winner in the history of the Swiss Indoors, defeating Adrian Mannarino as a wildcard, for the first time, having lost to him three times previously.

2024: Participated in the Australian and French Opens

In 2024, Stan Wawrinka lost to Adrian Mannarino at the Australian Open and to Tomáš Macháč in Indian Wells. At the 2024 French Open, he achieved his 70th Grand Slam participation, tying for fifth place with Fabrice Santoro, with a win over Andy Murray.

2024: Received Wildcard Entries

In 2024, Stan Wawrinka, ranked outside the top 150, received main draw wildcards for the 2024 US Open, the 2024 China Open, and the 2024 Rolex Shanghai Masters, where he lost to Flavio Cobolli.

2024: Reached Semifinals at Stockholm Open

In 2024, at 39 years old, Stan Wawrinka became the oldest quarterfinalist and reached the semifinals at the Stockholm Open, defeating Andrey Rublev for his first top 10 win since August 2023. He also became the third-oldest semifinalist in ATP history since 1990.

2025: Participation in the Australian Open

As of 2025, Stan Wawrinka has participated in the Australian Open.

2025: Lost in the first round of the Australian Open

In 2025, Stan Wawrinka was a wildcard entry to the main draw of the Australian Open but lost in the first round to Lorenzo Sonego.

2025: Awarded Wildcard Entry into French Open

In 2025, Stan Wawrinka was awarded a wildcard into the main-draw at the French Open.

2025: First win since October 2024 at Țiriac Open

In 2025, aged 40, Stan Wawrinka received a wildcard into the Țiriac Open where he defeated Timofey Skatov to record his first win since October 2024. This made him the third 40-year-old to win an ATP Tour or Grand Slam match on clay since 1980.