Wild Card Wawrinka Advances too Australian Open Round 2
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Stan Wawrinka secured his first Grand Slam victory since wimbledon 2024, rallying to defeat a persistent opponent at the Australian Open on January 19, 2026.
First Major Win in Two Years
Stan Wawrinka achieved his first win at a major tournament in over two years, demonstrating resilience and skill at the Australian Open. The 40-year-old Swiss player benefited from strong crowd support during the match.
Wawrinka last won a Grand Slam match at Wimbledon in July 2024, defeating Tomás Macháč in the first round before losing to Novak Djokovic in the second round. Source: ATP Tour
Australian Open Return
This marks Wawrinka’s first Australian Open win since 2021. He previously reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open in 2014, 2015 (winning the title), and 2017.
Wawrinka’s 2021 Australian Open campaign ended in the second round with a loss to Marton Fucsovics. Australian Open Official Website
Fan Support Fuels Victory
Wawrinka acknowledged the significant role of the crowd in boosting his performance. The excited support provided a clear lift during key moments of the match.
According to reports from ATP Tour, Wawrinka frequently interacted with the audience, acknowledging their cheers and encouragement throughout the contest.
