Stan Wawrinka, the 40-year-old Swiss tennis legend, is competing on home soil at the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad, an ATP 250 clay-court tournament, starting July 15, 2025. A three-time Grand Slam champion (2014 Australian Open, 2015 French Open, 2016 US Open), Wawrinka is looking to leverage his powerful one-handed backhand and clay-court prowess to make a deep run in front of a passionate Swiss crowd.
Recent Form and Context
Ranked No. 156, Wawrinka has faced challenges in 2025, with a 7-13 record across ATP and Challenger events. His season highlight was a final at the Aix-en-Provence Challenger, but he suffered first-round exits at Monte Carlo, Barcelona, and Roland Garros (6-7(6), 6-3, 6-2 loss to Jacob Fearnley). Most recently, he reached the semifinals at the Iasi Challenger, losing to Elmer Moller. Despite not receiving a Wimbledon wildcard, Wawrinka’s clay-court experience (16 ATP titles, including three on clay) makes him a threat in Gstaad, where he has never won despite a 10-6 career record at the event.
Current Match
Wawrinka faces Alexander Shevchenko in the first round (Round of 32) on July 15, 2025, at 8:30 AM UTC (4:30 AM ET) on Roy Emerson Arena. Shevchenko, ranked No. 58, leads their head-to-head 1-0, having won 6-3, 7-6(4) in Basel 2023. Wawrinka, a wildcard entrant, is backed by predictive models to win with a 54% probability, driven by his clay-court edge and home support. However, posts on X noted Wawrinka smashing his racquet after being broken by Shevchenko, indicating a competitive match. Betting odds favor Wawrinka slightly (-137 moneyline vs. Shevchenko’s +110), with a projected close scoreline, potentially 7-5, 6-4.
How to Watch
- TV: USA (Tennis Channel), UK (Sky Sports), Canada (TSN)
- Streaming: Sky Go (UK), Tennis Channel (US), TSN+ (Canada)
- Live Scores: Sofascore, Xscores, ATP Tour app
- Post-Match Highlights: YouTube, Dailymotion (via Sofascore’s Media tab)
Outlook and Sentiment
Wawrinka, nicknamed “Stanimal” for his aggressive style, is motivated to perform in Gstaad, potentially his last home tournament. His 61.81% career win rate (709-438) and physical resilience, praised in Basel 2024, fuel optimism. Fans on X are enthusiastic, with posts like “Wawrinka vainqueur @ 1.82” and “Stan at home on clay, let’s go!” reflecting confidence. However, Shevchenko’s recent clay form (semifinals in Bratislava Challenger) and prior win over Wawrinka pose challenges. If Wawrinka advances, he could face tougher tests in later rounds, but a deep run could boost his ranking and morale.
For ticket details or live updates, check the ATP Tour or Xscores.
