The Moselle Open has commenced, and great action from day 1 has been witnessed. As tennis fans reel from the action of the Paris Masters, they can enjoy watching players who are making their way up the tennis ladder in the ATP 250 tournament. Round 1 will continue with the match of Stan Wawrinka and Bernabe Zapata Miralles as the two players will fight to move on to Round 2.

The Moselle Open began in 2003 and has been a part of the ATP 250 series since its conception. It will see the round of 32 housing one of the greatest Swiss players to come out of the country.

Stan Wawrinka vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles: Preview

The Swiss star has not been in his prime for a few years now. In 2021, he suffered an injury and went on a hiatus. His return in 2022 didn’t bear much fruit either. However, he has climbed up fast in 2023.

While Wawrinka is struggling to make it into the final stages of slams and Masters, he did manage to claw his way back to the Top 50 this year. His recent form has not been much to write home about, but the former number 3 always lays it all out on the court when he is facing an opponent.

Bernabe Zapata Miralles made his ATP debut in 2018 and has been looking to make inroads ever since. He hasn’t fared much better than Wawrinka in slams and ATP 1000 tournaments this year, having only reached the fourth round in the Madrid Open.

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But he has shown some promise in the ATP 250 and ATP 500 series. He has managed to reach back-to-back semifinals in the Latin American Golden Swing. His efforts enabled him to climb to rank 42, but he currently sits at 85.

Wawrinka vs Miralles: Head-to-Head

The two players have not played against each other as of yet. Their first-round bout in the ATP Moselle Open will be the first time they face each other. As things stand, the veteran Wawrinka is the favorite of many around the world.

However, audiences will also be looking forward to watching what the Spanish player has to offer. They will hope for a zealous display of tennis, which will create excitement for the next rounds.  

Prediction: Wawrinka to win in straight sets

Despite both players having struggled in the past few months, Wawrinka currently holds the better momentum. The Swiss star has picked up his pace slightly, while Miralles has struggled greatly since his stint in the Madrid Open. The winner of their first bout is likely to be the three-time Grand Slam champion, who will move on to earn more points and improve his ranking.

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