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.
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