In the first-round match of the French Open between Stan Wawrinka and Andy Murray, the advantage is likely to be on Wawrinka's side. He has the edge in their head-to-head matchups (13-9), more experience playing on clay throughout his career, and is currently in good form. Both players have faced injuries, but considering Wawrinka's more active performance on the courts, his victory can be expected. Wawrinka has won four titles on clay, including the French Open in 2015. All these aspects point towards Stan Wawrinka as the favorite in the upcoming match.
Certainly, Murray looks like the more confident and quality player lately, which could be the key to his victory in the match against Wawrinka. The British tennis player is showing good physical and technical form, as well as a high level of skill on the court. On the other hand, Wawrinka is struggling to return to a high level after recovering from injury. His game is not as confident and stable as before, which could impact the outcome of the match. Furthermore, historically Murray has the advantage in head-to-head matchups with Wawrinka, which could also influence the result of the match. Therefore, considering all these factors, it can be assumed that Murray will be closer to victory in this match.
Forecast for the match between Stan Wawrinka and Andy Murray: Both tennis players are not in their best form. Wawrinka is struggling to secure victories this season, while Murray is just starting to make a comeback after an injury. Considering their current state, a brief match is expected. Therefore, I recommend placing a bet on the total under 40.5 games with odds of 1.63. Both players are not ready for a long battle, and the likelihood of a low number of games in the match is high.
