In a highly anticipated matchup, the stage is set for an electrifying encounter between Stan Wawrinka vs Novak Djokovic in the third round of Wimbledon. This thrilling clash is scheduled for a late-night showdown on Friday, July 7th.
Taking place at the iconic centre court in London, this clash promises to be a thrilling encounter. However, as the third-round encounter approaches, the two tennis stars find themselves in distinct situations that will surely make this tie a memorable one. The tennis betting sites have great odds for this match with them.
Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka's Recent Performances
The World No.2 has been at his finest in the ongoing tournament so far. In the second round, he completely dominated the match with a commanding straight-sets victory over Jordan Thompson. Djokovic's first-round performance was equally impressive, as he comfortably outclassed Pedro Cachin. The former World No.1 appears to be in prime form this year.
On the contrary, Wawrinka has also been showing some of his best play on-court. He secured a hard-fought WIN over Tomas Martin Etcheverry in a challenging four-set encounter during the second round. The two-time Grand Slam winner will be eager to show his best in the upcoming match as well.
Head-to-Head
The third-round tie between Wawrinka and Djokovic will be the 27th chapter between the duo. Their most recent encounter took place at the 2022 Rome Masters 1000, where Djokovic emerged triumphant with a commanding straight-set victory. This will be their first match on the grass court.
Djokovic holds the upper hand in their head-to-head encounters, with a 20-6 record in his favor. However, when it comes to Grand Slam matches, their record stands at an even 3-3. Wawrinka notably triumphed over Djokovic in the finals of the 2015 French Open and the 2016 US Open, showcasing his ability to challenge the Serbian champion on the biggest stages.
Current Form
At 36 years old and ranked number 2 in the world, Novak Djokovic is enjoying an impressive season. With victories at Roland Garros and the Australian Open, along with an ATP 250 title in Adelaide, Djokovic has shown the world why he is one of the greatest players of all time. However, this ongoing Wimbledon is his first grass tournament of 2023.
Wawrinka, currently ranked 88th in the world has had a relatively quiet season. His notable achievement thus far was reaching the quarterfinals at the ATP 500 Rotterdam.
Prediction
Stan Wawrinka continues to showcase glimpses of his past brilliance, despite not being in contention for major titles as consistently as before. However, his mission against Djokovic in the third round is one of the toughest he has faced so far. Although their history suggests an intense battle, the current circumstances do not favour Wawrinka.
Djokovic is determined to maintain his pursuit of an eighth Wimbledon title, placing him on equal footing with Roger Federer as the tournament's most successful player. Djokovic enters the third round with confidence and we predict a four-set win for the 23-grand slam winner.
Betting Tips
Here are some useful Wimbledon Betting tips for Stan Wawrinka vs Novak Djokovic:
🎾 Novak Djokovic to win 3-1 in sets: 3.50
🎾 Stan Wawrinka to win a set: 2.50
🎾 Novak Djokovic to hits 10 plus aces: 1.50
