Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Stan Wawrinka Preview & Prediction | 2026 Open Occitanie | Round of 16
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Top seed and defending champion Felix Auger-Aliassime begins his campaign in Montpellier against three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka.
Ranking points: ATP 250
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Venue: Sud de France Arena, Montpellier, France
Surface: Indoor hard
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Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Stan Wawrinka prediction
Felix Auger-Aliassime is the top seed this week and will be looking to defend his title at the Open Occitanie. He defeated Aleksandar Kovacevic to win the event here last year, one of his two titles in 2025 as he enjoyed a resurgent year. Unfortunately for the Canadian, 2026 began with an early exit at the Australian Open as he was forced to retire from his first-round match against Nuno Borges as a result of a leg injury.
He begins his campaign against three-time major winner Stan Wawrinka. The 40-year-old rolled back the years once again with a straight sets win over Hamad Medjedovic in round one. Wawrinka edged ahead in the tiebreak and picked up the crucial break in the second set to win 7-6 (3) 6-4.
Wawrinka will relish the opportunity to take on Auger-Aliassime and look to apply pressure in the early service games. Nevertheless, the Canadian is one of the best players on tour in these conditions, with seven of his eight titles in his career coming indoors, and he will still be expected to win in straight sets.
Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Stan Wawrinka tip: Felix Auger-Aliassime to win 2-0
