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Stan Wawrinka

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Stan Wawrinka is a Swiss former professional tennis player who reached a career high of world number three in singles. He won 16 ATP Tour level singles titles, including three majors at the 2014 Australian Open, the 2015 French Open and the 2016 US Open, beating the world number one in the final each time. He also won Olympic gold in men's doubles at the 2008 Beijing Games with Roger Federer and was pivotal in Switzerland's 2014 Davis Cup victory. His other highlights include the 2014 Monte-Carlo Masters title and the 2017 French Open final. Known for one of the most powerful one-handed backhands in the game, he found his greatest success in his late twenties and early thirties.

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Birth Year
1985 1
Gender
Male 1
Medals or Titles Band
5+ 1
Gold Medals
1 1
Titles
16 1
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Competed In

Australian Open, Competitions
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Davis Cup, Competitions
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French Open, Competitions
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Olympic Games, Competitions
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US Open (Tennis), Competitions
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Plays

Tennis, Sports
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Nationality

Switzerland

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Source Stan Wawrinka (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a Swiss former professional tennis player
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1. Stan Wawrinka (Wikipedia)
  • Lead, date of birth
    born 28 March 1985
  • Lead, gender
    He was ranked as high as world No. 3 in singles by the ATP.
  • Lead, career titles
    Wawrinka won 16 ATP Tour
  • Lead, Olympic gold medal
    an Olympic gold medal in men's doubles at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
  • Lead, career honours
    Wawrinka won 16 ATP Tour
  • Lead, nationality
    is a Swiss former professional tennis player
  • Plays: Tennis, Lead, sport played
    is a Swiss former professional tennis player
  • Competed In: Australian Open, Lead, Australian Open title
    three majors at the 2014 Australian Open, 2015 French Open, and the 2016 US Open
  • Competed In: French Open, Lead, French Open title
    three majors at the 2014 Australian Open, 2015 French Open, and the 2016 US Open
  • Competed In: US Open (Tennis), Lead, US Open title
    three majors at the 2014 Australian Open, 2015 French Open, and the 2016 US Open
  • Competed In: Olympic Games, Lead, Olympic doubles gold
    an Olympic gold medal in men's doubles at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
  • Competed In: Davis Cup, Lead, Davis Cup 2014
    pivotal in the Swiss team's victory at the 2014 Davis Cup
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