ATP Marrakech 2024: Stan Wawrinka vs Albert Ramos-Vinolas Preview; Head-to-Head, and Prediction

The tennis community is buzzing as another edition of the Marrakech Open is underway with some spectacular matches on the outdoor clay courts. In a blockbuster opening-round clash, the 3-time singles Grand Slam champion, Stan Wawrinka will lock horns with the Spanish tennis star Albert Ramos-Vinolas.

The Grand Prix Hassan II features some of the biggest names from the men’s tour competing for the ATP Tour 250 series championship. Now that the likes of Wawrinka and Ramos-Vinolas will be looking for a place in the latter rounds, it will be interesting to see who comes out on top in this thrilling opener in Marrakesh, Morocco.

Stan Wawrinka vs Albert Ramos-Vinolas: Marrakech Open round of 32 match preview

After his lackluster campaign at the Indian Wells Masters, the Swiss tennis star will now participate in the Grand Prix Hassan II as an unseeded player. Stan Wawrinka previously faced a first-round defeat against Tomas Machac in the BNP Paribas Open. Prior to this, the former world No. 3 player also participated in the Rio Open, where he got knocked out by Facundo Diaz Acosta after the opener.

Albert Ramos-Vinolas, on the other hand, is coming to the Marrakech Open after his first-round defeat at the  Challenger Girona. This season, the Spanish player also secured a semifinal finish at the Murcia Open, after overcoming the likes of Bu Yunchaoket, David Jorda Sanchis, and Carlos Taberner.

Wawrinka vs Ramos-Vinolas: Head-to-Head

The R32 match between Stan Wawrinka and Albert Ramos-Vinolas at this season’s Grand Prix Hassan II will also mark their ninth meeting on the ATP circuit. In all their previous encounters, including their most recent meeting at the 2023 French Open, the Swiss player managed to overcome his Spanish colleague and currently has an 8-0 lead in their H2H record.

Prediction: Wawrinka to prevail in this R32 of the Grand Prix Hassan II

During his competitive journey, the Swiss tennis star has won a remarkable seven clay court titles, including a Grand Slam. Given his triumphs on the clay surface and his past meetings against Ramos-Vinolas, the 3-time singles Grand Slam champion, Wawrinka is the favorite to win this opening-round match at the Marrakech Open.

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Who do you think will prevail in this spectacular Marrakech Open match between Stan Wawrinka and Albert Ramos-Vinolas? Let us know in the comments section.