Players reactions to Wawrinka Australian Open victory
Stanislas Wawrinka beat an injured Rafael Nadal to win his maiden Grand Slam title. Federer, Ferrer, Mauresmo… here are a few players’ reactions on Twitter:
But first Wawrinka’s coach, Magnus Norman:
Very proud of this team. Also great sportmanship from the Nadal camp. All good lads! #Stanimal pic.twitter.com/uCSZlXDFlg
— Magnus Norman (@normansweden) January 26, 2014
So deserving for Stan the man #nevergiveup #whatamatch #sohappy
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) January 21, 2014
Well done @stanwawrinka well deserved
— Tomáš Berdych (@tomasberdych) January 26, 2014
Amélie Mauresmo who knows a thing or two about players injured in a Grand Slam final:
Fantastique Stan Wawrinka !!!
C'est totalement mérité bravo Monsieur !
Et Rafa Nadal immense champion jusqu'au bout chapeau…
— AmelieMauresmo (@AmeMauresmo) January 26, 2014
It's always great to see dreams come true in sport.. Congratulations @stanwawrinka. What a way to break into the big league! Part of history
— Mahesh Bhupathi (@Maheshbhupathi) January 26, 2014
Come on Stan The Man#myhero#remember: pain is temporarily but victory is forever!!!
— Dominique Monami (@DominiqueMonami) January 26, 2014
Feliciano Lopez and David Ferrer congratulate Wawrinka and wish a good recovery to their pal Nadal:
Congrats to @stanwawrinka!! @AustralianOpen Champion. Y a @RafaelNadal por ser tan grande y no rendirse nunca!! #crack #numero1
— Feliciano López (@feliciano_lopez) January 26, 2014
Enhorabona a @stanwawrinka por su triunfo. Ánimo a @RafaelNadal y sobretodo que se recupere pronto!
— David Ferrer (@DavidFerrer87) January 26, 2014
Huge congrats to Stan for winning his first grand slam title!! Hope Rafa gets better soon! @stanwawrinka @RafaelNadal @AustralianOpen
— Sabine Lisicki (@sabinelisicki) January 26, 2014
and saving the best for last, Kim Clijsters, a few days ago:
Teaching my little man to be like Stan!!
:-))) pic.twitter.com/kMx4kSo2rc
— Kim Clijsters (@Clijsterskim) January 23, 2014