Stanislas Wawrinka
Swiss tennis player; 3-time Grand Slam champion
Born
March 28th, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Switzerland
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A professional tennis player, this individual achieved significant success on the ATP tour, winning three Grand Slam singles titles. Victories came at the 2014 Australian Open, the 2015 French Open, and the 2016 US Open. Represented Switzerland in the Davis Cup, contributing to the team's championship title in 2014. Throughout a career marked by consistency and resilience, gained a reputation for powerful groundstrokes and strong mental fortitude in high-pressure situations.
Won the Australian Open in 2014
Claimed the French Open title in 2015
Secured the US Open championship in 2016
Contributed to Switzerland's Davis Cup victory in 2014
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