Stan Wawrinka vs Tomas Machac Preview & Prediction | 2023 Stockholm Open | Round of 16
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THE FACTS
When is Stan Wawrinka vs Tomas Machac on and what time does it start? Stan Wawrinka vs Tomas Machac will take place on Thursday 19th October, 2023 – not before 17:00 (UK)
Where is Stan Wawrinka vs Tomas Machac taking place? Stan Wawrinka vs Tomas Machac will take place at the Kungliga tennishallen in Stockholm, Sweden
What surface is Stan Wawrinka vs Tomas Machac being played on? Stan Wawrinka vs Tomas Machac will take place on an indoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Stan Wawrinka vs Tomas Machac? Click here for the latest ticket information for Stan Wawrinka vs Tomas Machac
What channel is Stan Wawrinka vs Tomas Machac on in the UK? Stan Wawrinka vs Tomas Machac will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Stan Wawrinka vs Tomas Machac in the UK? Tennis TV subscribers can stream Stan Wawrinka vs Tomas Machac live in the UK
THE PREDICTION
Former world number three Stan Wawrinka has moved back inside the top 50 on tour after some serious hard-grafting over the past 12 months. The 38-year-old no longer possesses the diesel required to make deep runs at the longer events on tour but he reached a first final since 2019 at the Umag Open in July, finishing runner-up in three sets to Alexei Popyrin, and he will be desperate go one further this week in a wide open in draw at Stockholm. A straight-sets victory over Borna Gojo on Tuesday is a solid start but 23-year-old Tomas Machac will be a tough foe after enjoying that rarest of lucky loser bumps up from qualifying straight through to the round of 16. The Czech set a career-high ATP world ranking of 81st after winning a Challenger event last tine out and a second chance following his three-set defeat to Dino Prizmic in qualifying should see him swing freely here. It would not be a surprise to see a ball burst under the pressure of these two fierce hitters but back Wawrinka to earn at least a set as the likelier of two very capable victors.
