Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic vs Stan Wawrinka Preview, Prediction and Live Stream
Novak Djokovic takes on Stan Wawrinka in the third round
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Stan Wawrinka and Novak Djokovic (Image via beIN Sports and AP News)
The third Round of the Wimbledon Championships is gearing up for some high-quality action. A few years ago, this would have been a sure quarterfinal or semifinal clash. Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka are all set to clash in the third round of Wimbledon 2023. Wawrinka’s injury-prone last couple of years have turned this high-octane clash into an early-round one.
Novak Djokovic vs Stan Wawrinka: Match Details
- Tournament: 2023 Wimbledon
- Match: Novak Djokovic vs Stan Wawrinka
- Date: 7th July 2023
- Time: TBD
- Court: Centre Court
- Round: 3rd Round
Novak Djokovic vs Stan Wawrinka: Preview
Novak Djokovic has been named the Grand Slam Player of the Year. With below-average performances outside of that, he has not been affected a bit when he steps into Grand Slams. With an Australian Open and a French Open under his belt, he looks solid to get his 8th-class Wimbledon crown as well. So far, Djokovic has had two relatively easy matches, and he was clinical in the customary first two rounds.
On the other hand, Stan Wawrinka has had a miserable season so far. He only has a solitary quarterfinal appearance at the Rotterdam event on his 2023 resume. He was knocked out in the first round of the Australian Open. He made it to the second round at the French Open. Reaching the third round at Wimbledon is a great improvement for the Swiss ace. Djokovic will be a tough challenge, but you never know when it comes to Grand Slams.
The duo has met each other 26 times before. However, it has been an extremely one-sided rivalry, with Djokovic winning 20 of those matches and having a 77% win ratio. However, the pair have never met on grass. Wawrinka should take great positives from that fact and look to play positively.
Novak Djokovic vs Stan Wawrinka: Prediction
With the kind of form Djokovic is in, it will take a lot to defeat the Serb in Grand Slams. However, if Wawrinka shows us the ‘Stanimal’ version of himself, he does have the capability to push over Djokovic.
Having only lost a set in his first two rounds, Wawrinka will feel confident in his chances. He will be fresh. However, Djokovic too will have immense energy. Expect Wawrinka to take a set, but nothing more.
Match prediction: Djokovic to win in 4 sets.
Novak Djokovic vs Stan Wawrinka: Live stream details for the 2023 Wimbledon
- France: beIN sports France
- Belgium: Eurosport
- Switzerland: SRG/SSR TV (RTS, RSI, SRF)
- USA: ESPN & Tennis Channel
- Latin America: ESPN Latin America
- Canada: TSN & RDS (French)
- Brazil: ESPN Brazil & TV Globo
- North Africa and Middle East: beIN SPORTS Mena
- Asia (except India, Japan, and China): Eclat
- China: iQIYI, SMG (Shanghai) & CCTV5 (Mandarin)
- Japan: WOWOW & NHK
- India: Star Sports 2, Star Sports Select 1 & Star Sports Select HD
- Australia: Nine Network
- Africa: Canal Plus International
- New Zealand: Sky NZ
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Manan Mehta
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