Pavel Kotov - Stan Wawrinka predictions and free betting tips [29/05/2024]

Tomorrow in the second round of Roland Garros, Russian Pavel Kotov and Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka will compete.

Pavel Kotov

Currently ranked 56th in the world, Pavel Kotov has been showing consistent results on clay courts, with a record of 9-5 this year. He has successfully played several matches, including tournaments in Lyon and Madrid, defeating players like Ramos, Mickelsen, and Thompson, and losing in the third round to Sinner in a tough match and Shelton in three sets. At Roland Garros, Pavel managed to reach the second round by defeating Cameron Norrie with scores of 4:6, 6:3, 3:6, 7:6, 6:2, marking a significant improvement compared to last year's performance. His play on clay courts is characterized by an active attacking style and high endurance, allowing him to successfully compete even against higher-ranked tennis players, though consistency is still lacking.

This season, Kotov has demonstrated the ability to perform well under pressure, especially noticeable in his matches in Rome and Lyon. For instance, in Rome, he initially defeated Mickelsen with a convincing score of 6:1, 6:1, but then lost to Shelton in a tense match with scores of 4:6, 6:3, 4:6. In Lyon, after beating Muller with scores of 7:6, 6:1, he faced Bublik, where he lost with scores of 7:6, 4:6, 3:6. These results show his ability to compete against strong opponents who are above his level.

At the current Roland Garros, Pavel continues to compete, showing confident gameplay. His next match against Wawrinka promises to be a serious test, considering the experience and skill of the Swiss. However, Kotov has already proven that he can successfully stand up to strong opponents, using his aggressive tactics.

Stanislas Wawrinka

The veteran of world tennis, Stanislas Wawrinka, currently holds the 98th position in the world rankings. Despite his 39 years, the Swiss continues to demonstrate a high level of skill, particularly evident against the backdrop of his powerful hits from both hands. Recently, Wawrinka has been experiencing not the best times in his career, facing a series of defeats, but he starts every match at Roland Garros with new hope. In the first round of the tournament, he confidently defeated Andy Murray with scores of 6:4, 6:4, 6:2, which was a good start on the Parisian clay.

The Swiss does not hide his preference for playing on clay, where his heavy strikes can have the maximum effect. However, his recent performances in the tournaments in Bordeaux and Ex-en-Provence have not added optimism: Wawrinka lost to Spaniard Portero in Bordeaux (4:6, 4:6) and to Ramos in Ex-en-Provence (3:6, 7:6, 4:6). Despite the difficulties, Stanislas tries to adapt his game to modern realities and maintain competitiveness at a high level.

At the current Roland Garros, Wawrinka approaches the matches full of determination to demonstrate his best qualities. His victory over Murray showed that experience and the ability to maintain composure in key moments still help him overcome difficulties. The upcoming match against the young and ambitious Pavel Kotov promises to be a real test.

Prediction for the match Kotov - Wawrinka

I would still give preference to Kotov, who on clay gave a powerful fight to peak Sinner and nearly took a set, whereas the great Wawrinka seems to be preparing to end his career. He had a streak of 4 consecutive defeats on clay, Navone a couple of years ago Stan would never have lost to, as well as another veteran, Ramos. I'll bet on the younger and more powerful Kotov.