Stan Wawrinka vs Arthur Fils Preview & Prediction | 2026 French Open | First Round
Stan Wawrinka prepares for his Roland Garros farewell as he faces Arthur Fils in the first-round.
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Venue: Roland Garros Stadium, Paris, France
Surface: Outdoor clay
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Stan Wawrinka vs Arthur Fils prediction
Stan Wawrinka is set to compete in his final French Open, as he is set to retire at the end of the season. Wawrinka won the title in 2015, coming from a set down to beat Novak Djokovic in a stunning final. The 41-year-old pulled out of Italian Open qualifying but competed at the Geneva Open. He won his first-round match against Raul Brancaccio but then lost to Alex Michelsen.
Arthur Fils is his first-round opponent. The Frenchman has enjoyed some real highs during this clay court swing, as he won the Barcelona Open and progressed to the semi-finals in Madrid, where he lost to Jannik Sinner. However, a physical issue led to his withdrawal in his opening round match at the Italian Open.
Nevertheless, Fils’ withdrawal was likely seen as a precaution after his injury struggles over the past year, and he should be fit and firing as he seeks a deep run at his home slam. Wawrinka will want to make this a competitive first-round match on his farewell appearance, but Fils is the overwhelming favourite.
Stan Wawrinka vs Arthur Fils tip: Arthur Fils to win 3-0
