Alex de Minaur vs Stan Wawrinka Preview & Prediction | 2024 Monte-Carlo Open | First Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 1000
When is Alex de Minaur vs Stan Wawrinka on and what time does it start? Alex de Minaur vs Stan Wawrinka will take place on Tuesday 9th April, 2024 – not before 10:00 (UK)
Where is Alex de Minaur vs Stan Wawrinka taking place? Alex de Minaur vs Stan Wawrinka will take place at the Monte Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
What surface is Alex de Minaur vs Stan Wawrinka being played on? Alex de Minaur vs Stan Wawrinka will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Alex de Minaur vs Stan Wawrinka? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Alex de Minaur vs Stan Wawrinka
What channel is Alex de Minaur vs Stan Wawrinka on in the UK? Alex de Minaur vs Stan Wawrinka will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Alex de Minaur vs Stan Wawrinka in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Alex de Minaur vs Stan Wawrinka live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
Former world number three Stan Wawrinka beat fellow veteran Albert Ramos-Vinolas in straight sets at the Marrakech Open this week before falling short against up-and-coming Mariano Navone. The 39-year-old is a three-time Grand Slam champion, enjoying three years in the sun between 214 and 2016, but only one of his 16 ATP titles came at Masters level with victory here in Monte-Carlo a decade ago.
World number 11 Alex de Minaur broke into the top 10 at the start of this season off the back of an excellent surge in level over the past 12 or so months, although two round of 16 exits in March will be of some small concern. The 25-year-old spent most of his formative years in tennis on Barcelona’s clay to hand him some excellent experience in these conditions but his playstyle certainly favours the faster surfaces – with seven of his eight titles coming on hardcourts and one on grass. It is a surprise to find that this is the first meeting between the two and it promises to be a thriller if Wawrinka can evoke old memories here. De Minaur should be in for his best swing on clay so far but it would not be a surprise to see Wawrinka rediscover something. Back De Minaur to earn at least a set to leave the victor up to chance.
TIP: ALEX DE MINAUR TO WIN A SET
