| Stan Wawrinka Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft |
| Weight | 81 kg |
| Date of Birth | March 28, 1985 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
Stan Wawrinka is a Swiss professional tennis player who reached the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) singles ranking of world No. 3 for the first time in January 2014 and is best known for winning tournaments like Australian Open, French Open, US Open, and ATP Tour Masters 1000. He has also participated in a variety of other tournaments such as ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament, Aegon Championship, Chennai Open, Monte-Carlo Masters, St Petersburg Open, Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship, and many more.
Born Name
Stanislas Wawrinka
Nick Name
Stan, Stan the Man, Stanimal
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Lausanne, Switzerland
Residence
Saint-Barthélemy, Switzerland
Nationality
Education
Wawrinka went to Rudolf Steiner School in Crissier, Switzerland. He dropped out of school at the age of 15 in order to fully dedicate himself to becoming a professional tennis player. Despite Stan quit his regular school, he continued his studies with the French organization called CNED which offered him schooling and distance education.
Occupation
Professional Tennis Player
Plays
Right-handed (One-Handed Backhand)
Turned Pro
2002
Family
- Father – Wolfram Wawrinka (Farmer and Social Worker)
- Mother – Isabelle Wawrinka (Educator and Biodynamic Farmer who offers help to disabled people)
- Siblings – Jonathan Wawrinka (Older Brother) (Tennis Trainer), Djanaee Wawrinka (Younger Sister), Naella Wawrinka (Younger Sister)
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
81 kg or 179 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Stan Wawrinka dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
Stan’s father is a German of Czech descent, and his last name is Polish.
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Light Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Short beard stubble
- Tattoo on his left forearm
- Wears a watch on his left arm during most of his matches.
Brand Endorsements
Wawrinka has been endorsed by Visilab, Evian, BCV, TGV Lyria, D.Hedral, Swiss Education Group, Ray Just Energy, Fromm, Yonex, Subaru, Audi, and Audemars Piguet.
Best Known For
Winning the 2014 Australian Open, 2015 French Open, and 2016 US Open Grand Slam tournaments.
Stan is known as one of the best Swiss players that have ever played the game of tennis. He holds a gold medal in the doubles category from the 2008 Olympic games held in Beijing, China.
First TV Show
Other than tennis matches itself, Stan has been seen in the TV series documentary Le grand Journal de Canal+ as himself in 2015.
First Grand Slam Title
Stanislas won his first Grand Slam title during the 2014 Australian Open Tournament. He had a tough road ahead to the finals as he managed to beat Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals, Tomas Berdych in the semifinals and Rafael Nadal in the final game of the tournament.
You can check Wawrinka’s most recent titles on ATP World Tour.
Personal Trainer
Throughout his career, Stanislas has worked with numerous coaches including –
- Dimitri Zavialoff (2002-2010)
- Peter Lundgren (2010-2012)
- Magnus Norman
- Richard Krajicek
His fitness trainer has been Pierre Paganini.
Stan Wawrinka Favorite Things
- Surface – Clay
Source – ITFTennis.com
Stan Wawrinka Facts
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