As anticipation builds for the upcoming third-round match between tennis stars Stan Wawrinka and Novak Djokovic. With their head-to-head history skewed heavily in Djokovic’s favor, Wawrinka aims to focus on the present and their upcoming match, rather than dwelling on past encounters.

In a recent interview, Stan Wawrinka made a simple request: to not be reminded of his less-than-stellar record against the world number one.

Stan Wawrinka Trying to Avoid a Novak Djokovic Deja Vu

Wawrinka, a three-time Grand Slam champion, has faced Djokovic 26 times in his career, with the Swiss player winning only six of those matches. Despite this lopsided record, Wawrinka has managed to secure some memorable victories against Djokovic, including the 2014 Australian Open quarterfinals, the 2015 French Open final, and the 2016 US Open final. Each of these matches showcased Wawrinka’s undeniable talent and ability to rise to the occasion when it matters most.

In a recent interview with The Tennis Letter, Stan was asked about facing Novak on the grass court again after playing against him 26 times. To which he answered, ?Don?t tell me the score?.

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His response meant that the does know that his record so far has been bad and he does not want to be reminded of the same. He probably wants to focus on the future match and see where it takes him.

Stand further talks about hoping not to be killed by Novak

In the same interview, Stan was asked that in the past 26 times, he has only played against Novak on a clay court. And this will be the first time that he will be playing on a grass court against Djokovic. Further, the interviewer also asks if playing on a grass court is going to make a difference.

To which, Stand replied in a fun way that he would find the match enjoyable if he does not get killed in the match against Novak. As the third-round clash at Wimbledon between Wawrinka and Djokovic approaches, fans can expect an intense battle between two of the sport’s most talented players. While their head-to-head record may not favor Wawrinka, his previous victories against Djokovic in high-stakes matches serve as a reminder of his potential to upset the world number one.

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