Wawrinka conquers Djokovic to take French Open title

Swiss slugger overwhelms the world number one to record a stunning second Grand Slam title

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Stanislav Wawrinka produced a huge upset in the final of French Open final to deprive overwhelming favourite Novak Djokovic of a career Grand Slam, as he defeated the Serbian world number one 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 at Roland Garros.

The final had been expected to be a procession for Djokovic who was bidding to become only the eighth man ever to win all four major tennis titles. Having dispatched Rafa Nadal and Andy Murray on his way to the final, he was expected to see off his Swiss opponent with ease.

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