In an mentally daunting and physically challenging finale at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, Stanislas Wawrinka proved yet again, that when it comes to the biggest stages, he is the man. The Swiss defeated the defending champion and world number one Novak Djokovic in four sets of high octane tennis, to clinch his first US Open title and third major overall.
Stan’s 6-7(1) 6-4 7-5 6-3 win, now makes him the oldest slam winner since Agassi in 2003. Wawrinka proved to be the more courageous of the two when it came to decisive points and looked the far more composed than the Serbian across the net. The fourth set was also more about Novak’s injury on the toe, as he wobbled in between the points. However, the Serbian was chasing balls well during the rallies and it didn’t look like he was struggling to get the balls back or play his shots.
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Everything aside, it was a moment to savor for tennis fans across the world and they took twitter to congratulate Stan on his astonishing triumph.
Gratulation #StanTheMan !!!🏆 @stanwawrinka
— Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) September 12, 2016
.@stanwawrinka reflects on pre-final nerves & how he beat the World No1. More: https://t.co/1T42b68sEy #ATP #usopen pic.twitter.com/81lldEJTOs
— ATP Tour (@atptour) September 12, 2016
Amazing tennis by @stanwawrinka and mental toughness.Congrats to @normansweden
— Varvara Lepchenko (@Varunchik1) September 12, 2016
Power tennis… Mental toughness…@stanwawrinka Congratulations…2016 USOpen Champion…👊
— Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) September 12, 2016
The winning moment!!! @usopen @stanwawrinka congrats!! pic.twitter.com/C690WcjDrr
— Rennae Stubbs (@rennaestubbs) September 12, 2016
It's unfair not to count @stanwawrinka in top 4. @rogerfederer or @RafaelNadal can be left out but #StanTheMan should be there @usopen
— Akshat Dave (@akshatjdave) September 12, 2016
"Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better."
Or just win the @USOpen against the World No.1! #StanTheMan 👏👏👏
— Luke Mitchell (@LukeMitchell__) September 12, 2016
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Fantastic @usopen Men's Final. @stanwawrinka & @DjokerNole gave all! Stan won big pts incl 14 of 17 break pts. Congrats to Stan on #GS 3.
— Nick Bollettieri (@NickBollettieri) September 12, 2016
Congrats to all at the @usopen Well played my mate @DjokerNole and to the new champion @stanwawrinka amazing effort pic.twitter.com/A49F3MIL4O
— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) September 12, 2016
Not his day today but credit to @DjokerNole for fighting through the pain til the end. A great effort by a great champ. #USOpen
— Pat Cash (@TheRealPatCash) September 12, 2016
The GIG: From 10% to 100%. How Stan #Wawrinka launched an almighty comeback against Novak #Djokovic: https://t.co/D3yLP86NVx
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) September 12, 2016
Don't forget he is Four time Chennai Open champion too!! #Wawrinka
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) September 12, 2016
😳👈🏼 … ridiculously too good tonight! #Wawrinka #USOpen 🇨🇭🙌🏻
— Timea Bacsinszky (@TimeaOfficial) September 11, 2016
#StanWawrinka In the age of boring 2 handed players it's always heartening to see a single handed backhand player win a slam. It's classic.
— Gokul (@gocool82) September 12, 2016
