MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Stanislas Wawrinka ended Novak Djokovic's three-year tyranny at Melbourne Park on Tuesday, winning a five-set classic at a heaving Rod Laver Arena to sensationally dump the Serb from the Australian Open last eight.
Heartbroken by Djokovic in two five-set epics in Melbourne and the U.S. Open last year, the nuggety 28-year-old played out of his skin to upset his grand slam nemesis 2-6 6-4 6-2 3-6 9-7 in four thrilling hours under the centre court lights.
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