Stan Wawrinka vs Botic Van de Zandschulp: 2025 Hellenic Championships Preview
Stan Wawrinka, a former Grand Slam champion, is set to begin his journey at the 2025 Hellenic Championships. He faces Botic Van de Zandschulp in the first round. Both players have faced challenges this year, with Wawrinka struggling at tour-level events and Van de Zandschulp experiencing early exits as well.
Match Overview: Wawrinka vs Van de Zandschulp
The match details are as follows:
- Date: November 3, 2025
- Tournament: Hellenic Championships 2025
- Round: First Round (Round of 32)
- Venue: OAKA Basketball Arena, Athens, Greece
- Category: ATP 250
- Surface: Indoor hardcourt
- Live Telecast: Tennis Channel, TSN, Sky Sports
Player Performance in 2025
Stan Wawrinka’s performance this year has seen him struggle to advance beyond the second round in tour-level competitions. He has found more success on the Challenger Tour, reaching the finals in the Aix-en-Provence Challenger and the Rennes Challenger.
On the other hand, Botic Van de Zandschulp has also grappled with challenges, achieving only two notable successes: a semifinal appearance in Kitzbuhel and a runner-up finish at Winston-Salem. His early exits have limited his impact on the circuit.
Head-to-Head History
This matchup marks the first meeting between Wawrinka and Van de Zandschulp on the main tour. Their only previous encounter was at a Challenger event in Prague in 2020, where Wawrinka won decisively with a score of 6-3, 6-3.
Recent Indoor Form
Wawrinka has shown mixed results in indoor events. He faced early exits at the Swiss Indoors and the Bratislava 2 Challenger, yet he did reach the finals at the Rennes Challenger, losing to Hugo Gaston. In contrast, Van de Zandschulp has struggled in indoor competitions, sustaining second-round losses in Brussels and Basel, and failing to qualify for the Paris Masters.
Prediction for the Match
Given Wawrinka’s recent form and his experience in indoor competitions, he holds a slight advantage heading into this match. He has previously reached five indoor hard-court finals, winning one title at the 2015 Rotterdam Open. Conversely, Van de Zandschulp has not clinched a tour-level title on indoor courts yet.
Considering all factors, Wawrinka is predicted to win against Van de Zandschulp in a closely contested three-set match.
