Grand Prix Hassan II: Stan Wawrinka vs Mariano Navone Preview; Head-to-Head, and Prediction

After the conclusion of the opening round fixtures at the Grand Prix Hassan II, the stage is set up for a spectacular matchup between two ATP superstars. In a blockbuster round-of-16 clash, the 3-time singles Grand Slam champion, Stan Wawrinka will square off against his 7th-seeded Argentine opponent, Mariano Navone.

The ATP Tour 250 tournament features some high-octane performances on the outdoor clay courts in  Marrakesh, Morocco. As the likes of Wawrinka and Navone will now be looking to make a notable impression during their campaigns, it will be interesting to see who emerges victorious in this thrilling clay court encounter.

Stan Wawrinka vs Mariano Navone: Grand Prix Hassan II round of 16 match preview

After his first-round defeat at the Indian Wells Masters, the Swiss tennis star now looks to make amends at the Grand Prix Hassan II. Entering the ATP 250 tournament as an unseeded participant, Stan Wawrinka recently breezed past his Spanish opponent Albert Ramos-Vinolas in straight sets, 6-1, 6-4, in the round-of-32 game.

Mariano Navone, on the other hand, is coming to the Marrakech Open after his runners-up finish at the Rio Open. The Argentine tennis player, who is the 7th seed in the clay court event, recently swept aside his unseeded opponent Aziz Dougaz in his first-round match.

Wawrinka vs Navone: Head-to-Head

The R16 match between Stan Wawrinka and Mariano Navone during this clay court season will also mark their first meeting on the men’s tour. With no prior confrontation between Wawrinka and Navone, their H2H record is currently locked at 0-0.

Prediction: Wawrinka to prevail in this R16 of the Grand Prix Hassan II

During his competitive journey, Wawrinka has been a force to be reckoned with on the clay courts as he won seven singles titles, including a Grand Slam, on the surface. Given his previous triumphs and a solid 282/133 record on the clay courts, the Swiss tennis star is the favorite to win this round-of-16 game.

Navone, on the other hand, has won five ATP Challenger singles titles but he has yet to make any notable impression on the main tournaments on the tour. Who do you think will prevail in this spectacular Marrakech Open match between Stan Wawrinka and Mariano Navone? Let us know in the comments section.

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