BIO
Nicknamed ”Stan the Man” and “Stanimal”
Began playing at 8, stopped school at 15 to focus on tennis Surname is Polish, but he is only Polish by ancestry
Father, Wolfram, is German; mother, Isabelle, is Swiss both work on an organic farm, helping handicapped people. Older brother, Jonathan; younger sisters, Djanaee and Naella
Enjoys movies and music. Fan of Lausanne ice hockey club
Considers clay best surface and backhand his best shot
Swiss flag carrier at London ’12 Olympics opening ceremony
Named 2013 “Swiss of the Year” by his country’s TV audience
Elected 2015 Swiss Sportsman of the Year
Appeared in ESPN The Magazine Body Issue in 2015
Supports the “Let it Beat” foundation
Member of ATP Player Council from June 2014-16
Daughter, Alexia (born Feb. 12, 2010)
Works and travels some weeks of the year with Yannick Fattebert. Fitness trainer is Pierre Paganini
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