Stan Wawrinka claimed a famous 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory to secure his second career major after the 2014 Australian Open.
It ended world number one Djokovic's bid to become only the eighth man to secure a career Slam. No career slam for Novak Djokovic this year. What a heart-break for the Serbian who's played like a champion throughout the tournament but back-to-back games against the big boys Nadal and Murray took the wind out of the sails of the World Number One.
Stan Wawrinka spectacularly shattered Novak Djokovic's dream of a career Grand Slam on Sunday when he became the oldest winner of the French Open in 25 years.
The 30-year-old Swiss claimed a famous 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory to secure his second career major after the 2014 Australian Open.
Stan Wawrinka became the oldest champion in Paris since Andres Gomez in 1990 after just his fourth win in 21 meetings against the Serb
Sunday's shock defeat, meanwhile, was only Novak Djokovic's third in 44 outings in 2015 and ended his 28-match win streak.It was also his eighth loss in 16 finals at the majors.Stan Wawrinka becomes the second man from Switzerland after Roger Federer to win the French Open and the first man since Mats Wilander to lift the title as both boys (2003) and in the men's category!
2009 champion and Wawrinka's countryman Roger Federer watched the match on his mobile while at a Basle football match (left) before tweeting his congratulations (right)
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