Stan Wawrinka beats Novak Djokovic, 2015
Worl No. 1. Blazing form. Renewed vigour and a new coach. Novak Djokovic well and truly had everything going for him, and it would not be remiss to believe he was all set to take the title.
Djokovic had beaten defending champion and five-time French Open winner Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals in straight sets, and in his third finals attempt at the Coupe de Mousquetaires, looked to be able to broach that ‘jinx’.
Unfortunately for Djokovic, Wawrinka was in the form of his life and had every intention of stopping the Serb in his tracks. The Swiss pulled out all the stops with his flier of a one-handed backhand, and denied Djokovic the only major tennis trophy he has not won so far.
Could this be the year Djokovic finally breaks his Roland Garros curse? His form and fitness say yes, but his recent performance says no, so time will tell.
