How Stan Wawrinka Shaped the Future: A Legacy Timeline

How the contributions of Stan Wawrinka continue to shape the world today.

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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Legacy & Impact

1982: Mats Wilander

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

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: 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

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

2009: Del Potro Won US Open

In 2009, Juan Martín del Potro won the US Open

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.

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.

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.

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.