2014 Aussie Final: Wawrinka d Nadal

Stanislas Wawrinka defeated Rafael Nadal   6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3.

Keys To The Match
  • The match featured two main subplots – pain and fear.
  • Wawrinka’s coach, Magnus Norman, did an outstanding job preparing the game plan.
  • Nadal became more dangerous, not less, when he injured his back – becoming a whole different opponent.
  • Wawrinka pounded Nadal’s forehand out wide in the Ad court – taking away his run-around forehand in the deuce court.
  • Nadal blew a 0-40 lead to break back at 3-5 in the opening set – missing three second serve returns

Stanislas Wawrinka won his first Grand Slam title and jumped from number eight to number three in the world rankings with the victory.