Australian Open champ Stanislas Wawrinka is happy to be new World No.3

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 16:49

Stanislas Wawrinka, the newly crowned Australian Open champion after his sensational win over World No.1 Rafael Nadal is happy to be crowned the new World No.3.

Australian Open 2014: Wawrinka thrashes Nadal to win maiden Grand Slam title

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 09:14

Stanislas Wawrinka was supposed to play his best tennis in the men`s singles final against World No. 1 Rafael Nadal. And the Swiss did exactly that to defeat the mighty Spaniard 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 at the Rod Laver Arena on Sunday.

Five reasons why Stanislas Wawrinka can defeat Rafael Nadal

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 12:43

As Stanislas Wawrinka seeks to win his maiden Grand Slam title against Rafael Nadal in Australian Open men’s singles final on Sunday, here are five reasons why ‘the other Swiss’ can defeat the mighty Spaniard at the Rod Laver Arena on Sunday.

Australian Open: Nadal ousts Federer in straight sets, faces Wawrinka in final

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 09:28

The much-anticipated clash between 17-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal proved to be a one-sided affair as the World No. 1 ousted the Swiss in straight sets 7-6 6-3 6-3 in the second semi-final of Australian Open at the Rod Laver Arena to book his berth for the final against Stanislas Wawrinka.

Australian Open: Playing Federer always brings out my best, says Rafael Nadal

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 08:04

Rafa Nadal said playing Roger Federer always brings the best out of him after he bludgeoned his way past the Swiss on Friday to reach the final of the Australian Open.

Nadal improves his all-time record against Federer to 23-10

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 21:23

While the Nadal-Federer rivalry is believed to be the greatest in the tennis history, it is surprising to see the huge lead the Spaniard has over the Swiss legend in terms of matches won.

Australian Open: Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal - As it happened...

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 20:33

Adrenaline rush would be on an all-time high, as 17-time Major champion Roger Federer takes on World No. 1 Rafael Nadal in the second semi-final of Australian Open 2014.

Australian Open: `Big Four` through as Maria Sharapova sinks in Melbourne

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 07:22

Rafa Nadal came through his first proper test to storm into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Monday but Maria Sharapova was ushered to the exit after a second big shock in as many days in the women`s draw.

Dominant Rafael Nadal leads race into second week in Melbourne

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 23:06

Rafa Nadal beamed with delight after laying down an emphatic marker with a brilliant display of all-court tennis to charge into the last 16 of the Australian Open on Saturday.

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal advances to second round after Bernard Tomic retires

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 16:32

World No. 1 Rafael Nadal advanced to the second round of the Australian Open after his opponent in first round Bernard Tomic retired due to injury.

Rafael Nadal: Bio

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 17:54

Nadal fought back from a career-threatening knee injury to take 2013 by storm, winning 10 titles including the French Open and US Open and edging Novak Djokovic for the year-end world number one. Started this year with a win in Doha and he will be keen to make up for his injury-forced absence from Melbourne last year.