Australian Open 2021: Stan Wawrinka vs Marton Fucsovics Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction


Australian Open 2021: Stan Wawrinka vs Marton Fucsovics Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction
Stan Wawrinka (left) and Marton Fucsovics

17th-seed Stan Wawrinka will face a tricky opponent in the form of Marton Fucsovics in the second round at the Australian Open 2021. Three-time Grand Slam champion Wawrinka is aiming for a good show in Melbourne and will be looking to make it to the second week of the first Major of the year.

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Match Details:

  • Fixture: Stan Wawrinka vs Marton Fucsovics
  • Date: 10 February 2021
  • Tournament: Australian Open 2021
  • Round: 2nd Round
  • Venue: Melbourne, Australia
  • Surface: Outdoor hardcourt
  • Prize Money: $ 115,275 (USD)

Stan Wawrinka vs Marton Fucsovics: Preview

Marton Fucsovics

Wawrinka, winner here in 2014, made a positive start to the tournament. The 35-year old Swiss progressed to the Round of 64 with a straight set victory over Portuguese Pedro Sousa 6-3, 6-2, 6-4.

On the other hand, Fucsovics had to dig deep to overcome the challenge of local favourite Marc Polmans in the first round. The 28-year old Hungarian came from a set down to edge past Polmans 4-6, 6-3, 6-1, 6-7, 6-3 in a marathon match.

Stan Wawrinka vs Marton Fucsovics: Head-to-Head

Stan Wawrinka

Prior to their meeting in Melbourne, the two players have met each other four times, with Wawrinka leading the head-to-head record 3-1. They last met in a Round of 64 encounter at the ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells 2019, where Wawrinka narrowly defeated Fucsovics 6-4, 6-7, 7-5.

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Stan Wawrinka vs Marton Fucsovics: Prediction

Stan Wawrinka

Numbers don’t tell how good a player Fucsovics is. Therefore, Wawrinka will need to be on top of his game right from the word go in order to progress in the next round. Nevertheless, Wawrinka is favourite to win this encounter, which is likely to go to the fourth set.

Match Prediction: Stan Wawrinka defeats Marton Fucsovics in a gripping contest in four sets.

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