Stanislas Wawrinka backed Novak Djokovic to win the French Open one day after beating the Serb in the final at Roland Garros.
Wawrinka, seeded eighth, defeated the world number one 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 to win his second Grand Slam title.
The Swiss, 30, also denied Djokovic the one major title to have eluded him.
"I'm sure he's going to get it one one day because he's so strong. I know he's looking badly and desperately for this title," said Wawrinka.
"The way he was playing these two weeks was just amazing."
Wawrinka recovered from a set down to end Djokovic's 28-match winning streak, with a final tally of 60 winners illustrating his aggressive approach.