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Wawrinka's Last Dance: 41 and Fighting for Title
6 Apr
Summary
- Stan Wawrinka, 41, competes in his final ATP tour seeking a 2026 title.
- Wawrinka, a Monte-Carlo Masters champion, holds a strong clay-court record.
- Sebastian Baez is favored on clay despite Wawrinka's veteran experience.
Stan Wawrinka, the 41-year-old three-time Grand Slam champion, is competing in his final ATP tour season and is actively pursuing his first title of 2026. He has received a wildcard for the Monte-Carlo Masters, an ATP 1000 event held on clay with €6,309,095 in prize money.
Wawrinka, the 2014 Monte-Carlo Masters champion, holds a 22-14 record at this tournament and an impressive 201-118 record on clay. Earlier in 2026, he reached the third round of the Australian Open and the Round of 16 at ATP Rotterdam and Dubai.
His opponent, Sebastian Baez, is considered a clay-court specialist with an 82-49 career record on the surface. Baez recently competed at the Bucharest Open. The pair have met once before, with Baez winning their sole encounter at the United Cup earlier this year.
Despite Wawrinka's experience and past success, statistical analysis and Baez's clay-court record indicate he is the favored player in this Round of 64 fixture. Predictions suggest Baez may win in straight sets.
