Alex Molcan vs Stan Wawrinka – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Australian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Alex Molcan vs Stan Wawrinka on and what time does it start? Alex Molcan vs Stan Wawrinka will take place on Monday 16th January, 2023 – not before 04:30 (UK)
Where is Alex Molcan vs Stan Wawrinka taking place? Alex Molcan vs Stan Wawrinka will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Alex Molcan vs Stan Wawrinka being played on? Alex Molcan vs Stan Wawrinka will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Alex Molcan vs Stan Wawrinka? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Alex Molcan vs Stan Wawrinka
What channel is Alex Molcan vs Stan Wawrinka on in the UK? Alex Molcan vs Stan Wawrinka will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Alex Molcan vs Stan Wawrinka in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Alex Molcan vs Stan Wawrinka live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
Former world number three Stan Wawrinka won his first of three Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open in 2014, with his second coming a year later at Roland-Garros and his third at the US Open in 2016. The current world number 139 is playing at a level far higher than his ranking suggests, with a victory over Alexander Bublik and a tight three-set defeat to Hubert Hurkacz at the United Cup a strong start to 2023. Week-in week-out tennis is the Swiss’ main goal after years of struggling through injuries and surgeries and that desire just to play at 37 years old looks to be aiding him in key moments, with last season’s shock win over Daniil Medvedev in Metz proof of what he is capable. World number 54 Alex Molcan impressed on his Australian Open debut last season, coming off the court with genuine steam billowing from him in an opening victory over Roman Safiullin. The Slovak will be looking forward to a first full season under Novak Djokovic’s ex-coach Marian Vajda but he takes a four-match losing steak into this first meeting with Wawrinka that says backing the Swiss to edge this outright is the reasonable move.
