Paris: There were no jeers this time as Swiss Stan Wawrinka defied the odds to win the French Open with a courageous 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory over world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in an enthralling final on Sunday.

"I played the match of my life, it's hard to believe. Playing against Novak was one of the biggest challenges. I know how much he wanted this Roland Garros," Wawrinka said courtside.

"It was a crazy atmosphere these two weeks. I'd like to thank you."

Roger Federer hopped on Twitter shortly after Wawrinka's win, sending out this simple note of congratulations to his fellow Swiss: Champ @stanwawrinka CH.

The "CH," if you're curious, refers to the official Latin name of Switzerland - Confoederatio Helvetica.

Federer, of course, knows a little something about being in Wawrinka's position, having won 17 major titles. The two have now combined to bring the country 19.

Wawrinka dispatched Federer in straight sets in a relatively easy quarter-final showdown.

Wawrinka used his superb one-handed backhand to devastating effect, hitting flat groundstrokes that wore down the eight-times grand slam champion Djokovic, who was looking to complete a career grand slam in Paris.

As his first serve percentage slightly dropped, Djokovic faced multiple break points. Wawrinka could not convert four of them in the second set, whacking his racket twice on the net in frustration, but he made the most of his fifth chance - his sixth of the match - on set point to level the tie. (Agencies)