Stan Wawrinka amazed at upsetting Novak Djokovic to win French Open title
Sunday 7 June 2015 21:20, UK
Stan Wawrinka was left in a state of disbelief after the Swiss pulled off a shock four-set victory over Novak Djokovic to win his first French Open title.
Djokovic entered Philippe Chatrier court as strong favourite to secure his own maiden success at Roland Garros, which would also have completed a career Grand Slam, but Wawrinka turned the form book upside down with a 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 victory on Sunday.
It was only Wawrinka's second win in 18 meetings against Djokovic and the world No 9 now has a second major title to add to his success at the Australian Open last year.
"It is amazing," Wawrinka said. "I still have a problem really realising that I've won the French Open.
"It's always the same after winning a big title, you are a little bit lost in your mind. It's a great feeling but at the same time I need to realise what I did.
"I'm proud of winning tonight against Novak. He's such a tough player to play, especially in the final. "
Wawrinka lost the first set after dropping his serve in the seventh game but the 30-year-old was in command thereafter, driving Djokovic back with his aggressive groundshots and finding the corners with a number of brilliant backhands.
The eighth seed hit 60 winners to Djokovic's 30 and his dominance could have been more pronounced had he taken more than four of his 15 break points.
The loss brings an end to Djokovic's 28-match unbeaten streak and means his winless run in Paris now extends to 11 attempts.
"I have a lot of respect for him and his team, he's a great friend," Wawrinka said. "I know he's looking for that title. I hope he will get it one day because he deserves one."
Wawrinka added: "He's the number one and has won so many titles. I'm really happy to have won it, but for sure I know he's feeling bad and is desperate for this title.
"I'm sure he's going to get one one day because he's so strong."
It's always the same after winning a big title, you are a little bit lost in your mind. It's a great feeling but at the same time I need to realise what I did.
