2014 Aussie Final: Wawrinka d Nadal

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

Wawrinka had the “perfect” start to the match – one of the best set’s of tennis of his life
Wawrinka led 6-3, 2-0 with the primary pattern of attacking Nadal’s forehand out wide.
In the deuce court Wawrinka’s forehand put Nadal in the “backhand cage” deep where he hit no winners in the first set.
Wawrinka went 5/5 on serve volley points in the first 11 games.
Nadal’s back injury completely changed the complexion of the match early in the second set.

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