Stan Wawrinka vs Tomas Machac Preview & Prediction | 2024 Indian Wells Open | First Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 1000
When is Stan Wawrinka vs Tomas Machac on and what time does it start? Stan Wawrinka vs Tomas Machac will take place on Thursday 7th March, 2024 – not before 19:00 (UK)
Where is Stan Wawrinka vs Tomas Machac taking place? Stan Wawrinka vs Tomas Machac will take place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California, USA
What surface is Stan Wawrinka vs Tomas Machac being played on? Stan Wawrinka vs Tomas Machac will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Stan Wawrinka vs Tomas Machac? Visit this link 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 be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Stan Wawrinka vs Tomas Machac in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Stan Wawrinka vs Tomas Machac live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
23-year-old Tomas Machac looks like a player destined for the top 40 this season after some excellent results in recent months. The world number 63 stunned Frances Tiafoe en-route to the third round of the Australian Open in January and it took Hubert Hurkacz to oust him from a strong run at the Marseille Open last month with all the tools to excel in hardcourt conditions.
Former number three Stan Wawrinka brings a 1-4 record into Indian Wells after a tough start to what could well be his last season on tour. The 38-year-old impressed across 2023 with some dogged displays as he desperately seeks that one more title since returning from injury but a three-set defeat to Alexei Popyrin at the Umag Open was a hard one to get over. Machac beat Wawrinka in straight sets at the Stockholm Open last October to suggest the young Czech is the favourite here but three sets seem likelier than two. Back Machac to edge this one outright.
TIP: TOMAS MACHAC TO WIN
