Stan Wawrinka’s Monte Carlo draw hands him chance to make dream a reality
Photo by Shi Tang/Getty Images Stan Wawrinka is preparing for his final appearance at the Monte Carlo Masters, with his opening match set for tomorrow. He’s up against Sebastian Baez of Argentina, a tough opener given Baez’s skill on clay. If Wawrinka can get through that first hurdle, he may find himself closer to fulfilling a wish he mentioned not long ago.
Just last week, the veteran spoke about how much he’d enjoy a matchup with Carlos Alcaraz. Wawrinka’s style and experience against Alcaraz’s speed and power would make for an intriguing contrast. The Swiss star has had some memorable matches in Monte Carlo over the years and even won the tournament back in 2014.
Facing one of today’s top players like Alcaraz would add another layer to his legacy. This year marks the end of an era, though. This will be Wawrinka’s last appearance at Monte Carlo, making any potential matchups feel even more meaningful.
A clash with Alcaraz could give fans one more reason to celebrate his career before he steps away from the tour. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images A showdown between Stan Wawrinka and Carlos Alcaraz would be memorable Reflecting on his plans after being granted a wildcard for Monte Carlo, Wawrinka spoke about his hopes to play the Spaniard before hanging up his racket at the end of 2026. He told Spazio Tennis: “If I’m honest, I’d like to face Carlos.
I’ve played Jannik many times, so I would like to have a different experience. “We can call it a small dream for this year — it would be exciting to be on the other side of the net against a player like that. ” The way the Monte Carlo draw has panned out, that opportunity might come sooner rather than later.