Stan Wawrinka wins French Open in upset win over Novak Djokovic
After losing the first set 6-4, Switzerland's No. 8 ranked Stan Wawrinka came back to upset top-ranked Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in the next three sets to win the French Open on Sunday. It's Wawrinka's first French Open victory and second career Grand Slam.
Djokovic, of Serbia, lost in the final for the third time in four years, ESPN notes. It's the only major tournament he's never won.
U.S. star Serena Williams won the women's singles tournament Saturday, her 20th Grand Slam title.
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