Why is Stan Wawrinka called Stan the Man?

Last Modified Jul 24, 2024 19:06 GMT
Stan Wawrinka Nickname
Stan Wawrinka at the 2023 US Open

Three-time major champion Stan Wawrinka achieved his career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 3 on January 27, 2014. He officially changed his name from Stanislas Wawrinka to Stan Wawrinka ahead of the 2014 French Open, a request that was approved.

Renowned for his powerful one-handed backhand, Wawrinka won his three majors at the 2014 Australian Open, the 2015 French Open and the 2016 US Open, securing victory over former world No. 1 players in each final. He participated in his 70th Grand Slam at the 2024 French Open after winning against Andy Murray in straight sets.

Wawrinka’s clay prowess is unmatched, and he played pivotal roles in Switzerland's 2008 Olympic gold medal and their 2014 Davis Cup win. John McEnroe lauds his backhand as one of the most potent in the game.

Stan Wawrinka Nickname

Stan Wawrinka is nicknamed "Stan the Man" due to his aggressive style of play and defeating former world No. 1's in major finals.

Wawrinka, who is fondly referred to as "Stan the Man" by many tennis fans, disclosed that he actually favors another, lesser-known moniker. And he owes it all to his rival, Roger Federer.

“My favorite nickname? ‘Stanimal’ makes me laugh,” he stated to Le Journal du Dimanche. “It conveys the aggressive dimension of my game—I put the physical into everything that I do, knowing that I can go the distance in long matches. It’s Roger Federer who first came up with it on Twitter during the Australian Open in 2014. Sometimes he calls me that.”

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Stan Wawrinka Grand Slams Won

Stan Wawrinka has won three grand slam titles. His first major came in 2014, at the Australian Open, where he defeated Rafael Nadal in four sets. The next year, at the French Open, Wawrinka defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets in the final. The pattern continued in 2016 at the US Open, as Wawrinka defeated Djokovic again in the final in four sets.

Tournament Round Years
Australian OpenWon 2014
French OpenWon 2015
Wimbledon Quarterfinals 2014, 2015
U.S. OpenWon 2016

FAQs

A. Stan Wawrinka earned the nickname for his aggressive playing style and for defeating former world No. 1 players in Grand Slam finals.

A. Stan Wawrinka's favourite nickname is "Stanimal," coined by Roger Federer during the 2014 Australian Open on Twitter.

A. Wawrinka has won six of 27 matches against Novak Djokovic, including two in Grand Slam finals.

A. Stan Wawrinka has won three Grand Slam titles: the Australian Open in 2014, the French Open in 2015, and the US Open in 2016.

A. Stan Wawrinka officially changed his name from Stanislas Wawrinka ahead of the 2014 French Open.

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