Stan beats Nadal jinx to claim first Slam title

Wawrinka finally vanquishes Rafa after 12 straight head-to-head losses

Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka claimed his first Grand Slam title in dramatic style on Sunday when he upset injury-troubled world No 1 Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final.

It was a stunning triumph for Wawrinka, who had not beaten Nadal in their previous 12 matches but rallied to win the fourth set and take the championship.