Madrid Open 2023: Cressy vs. Wawrinka Tennis Prediction & Pick

TennisSection previews the 2023 Madrid Open first-round match featuring Maxime Cressy vs. Stan Wawrinka on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

Maxime Cressy vs. Stan Wawrinka Preview

Will Maxime Cressy get the win? Will Stan Wawrinka pull off the upset? This will be an interesting one, where we have the sole serve-volley player in the top 100 taking on a three-time Major champion. Who will triumph and move through to the Round of 64 at the 2023 Madrid Open?

Maxime Cressy hasn’t had the best season, setting the all-time ATP record for double faults in a single match, as well as suffering a couple of tough defeats. He’ll like the conditions in Madrid more than at other tournaments, and if he has a great serving day Stan Wawrinka could be in some serious trouble. Cressy will still certainly need to play above his level in the last weeks despite the difference in ranking here at the 2023 Madrid Open.

Stan Wawrinka has had a decent year, getting a couple of big wins but disappointing at times. Wawrinka is playing a shadow of his most famous tennis, but he most certainly still has a lot to offer and I expect that the conditions here in Madrid, particularly the fact that the tournament is played on clay, will favor the Swiss over Maxime Cressy for a spot in the second round of the 2023 Madrid Open.

Maxime Cressy vs. Stan Wawrinka Prediction and Pick

Maxime Cressy and Stan Wawrinka have never met before, with this being their first career meeting. Cressy’s style can get tricky for anyone, but Wawrinka is a very smart player and will take advantage of any free points the American gives up. Wawrinka will be motivated to show up with a big result here and book his place in the next round of the 2023 Madrid Open.