Djokovic Stunned By Wawrinka In French Open Final

Stanislas Wawrinka shocked world number one Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 to win the French Open and claim his second Grand Slam title.

There were no jeers this time as Swiss Stan Wawrinka defied the odds to win the French Open with a courageous 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 victory over world number one Novak Djokovic in an enthralling final on Sunday.

The eighth seed, booed by the crowd when he played French opponents this year, handed Serbian Djokovic his third defeat in three Roland Garros finals to add a second major to his 2014 Australian Open title.

"I played the match of my life, it's hard to believe. Playing against Novak was one of the biggest challenges. I know how much he wanted this Roland Garros," Wawrinka said courtside.

"It was a crazy atmosphere these two weeks. I'd like to thank you." 

Djokovic, who beat nine-times champion Rafa Nadal and British third seed Andy Murray en route to the final was gallant in defeat after yet another French Open heartache. "Congratulations to Stan, his team, his family," he said. "It's not easy for me to speak right now but there are things in life that are more important than victory, it's respect," he said.

"I've got a lot of respect for you Stan, you're a great champion with a big heart, you deserve this title."

Djokovic later said he has been hurt by the nature of the defeat:

"Of course it hurts, especially because it was in the final. I think I have played a great clay-court season, a great Roland Garros," said Djokovic.