Two veterans — Stan Wawrinka and Matteo Berrettini — square off in one of the more interesting men's matches of the first round at Wimbledon.
Wawrinka is officially playing in his final season of tennis in 2026, while the Italian, Berrettini, is coming off a strong quarterfinal result at the French Open.
Find my Wimbledon preview and Wawrinka vs Berrettini prediction for Tuesday below.
Stan Wawrinka vs Matteo Berrettini Player Prediction
- Wawrinka vs Berrettini Pick: Stan Wawrinka Over 10.5 Aces (-120)
My Wawrinka vs Berrettini best bet is on Wawrinka to hit over 10.5 aces. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live Wimbledon odds page.
Wawrinka vs Berrettini Odds
| Stan Wawrinka Odds | +287 |
| Matteo Berrettini Odds | -395 |
| Spread | Wawrinka +4.5 (-140), Berrettini -4.5 (-105) |
| Over/Under | 40.5 (-125o / -120u) |
| Wawrinka-Berrettini H2H | 0-0 |
| Time | How to Watch | Tuesday, Approx. 11:30 a.m. ET | ESPN Unlmtd |
| Odds via DraftKings | |
Wawrinka vs Berrettini Preview, Prediction
By: Tudor Cosma
Stan Wawrinka Betting Preview
Wawrinka is a 41-year-old Swiss who's ranked 110th in the ATP rankings.
Wawrinka is saying goodbye to Wimbledon, the only Grand Slam tournament he hasn't won, so he'll certainly be motivated in this one.
Unfortunately, the match is scheduled for the second court, not on the Centre Court, in competition with Serena Williams' duel.
Even so, I'm convinced that many people will want to watch Wawrinka, a legendary tennis player, for the last time. I mentioned above that he didn't win this Grand Slam, but he has Australian Open, Roland Garros and US Open trophies under his belt.
He reached third in the world, his maximum, but he couldn't surpass Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in terms of consistency. Even so, he has many victories against them, as he's among the few athletes on the circuit who could fight on equal terms with the Big 3.
Wawrinka has always been appreciated for his fighting spirit and his personality, but especially for his game, including that amazing one-handed backhand, which is possibly the best in history.
Now he's a veteran in the last year of his career. He's no longer in the world's top 100, which is normal, because he had many physical problems and many injuries, including a complicated knee operation.
Even so, he didn't retire immediately, but continued to evolve while loving the sport.
Last season was modest for his standards. He earned berths to two finals, but both were in small tournaments, Challengers in Aix en Provence and Rennes.
The new season brought him a third-round appearance at the Australian Open, and that's about it. At Roland Garros, he lost in the first round to Jesper de Jong, and I think he'll have a similar fate on Tuesday.
Matteo Berrettini Betting Preview
Berrettini is a 30-year-old Italian who's ranked 49th in the ATP.
Berrettini has entered the world top 100 again after he started Roland Garros at 105th. Obviously, this ranking wasn't representative of his game, as the number was more because of the injuries he dealt with.
Unfortunately, the Italian seems to be one of the unluckiest athletes in this regard, as he's somewhere at the level of Juan Martin del Potro.
He always seemed capable of winning a Grand Slam, especially here at Wimbledon, but injuries always appeared just when he was getting into his rhythm.
I think this — the repetitive injuries — also affected him mentally because it's difficult to stay motivated and confident when you're always battling something physical. But Berrettini has come back every time, and here — at his favorite tournament — he's trying to reach the final stages again.
His game is exceptional on grass. He has one of the best serves in the world and a fierce forehand, which is why he's nicknamed "The Hammer." He has two trophies at Queen's on this type of court, plus a final here at Wimbledon in 2021.
He also has two semifinals in other Grand Slams — at the Australian Open and the US Open — so overall, he's had a satisfying career.
The question remains: What would've happened if he hadn't been injured?
Last season was modest by his standards, as he missed half of the year, including the US Open. He still reached the quarterfinals in Dubai, Miami and Vienna, though.
This new season hasn't been impressive, either. However, at Roland Garros, he reached the quarterfinals, where, exhausted and injured, he was forced to retire against Matteo Arnaldi.
Even so, in Paris, he defeated Arthur Rinderknech, Francisco Comesana and Juan Manuel Cerundolo in long matches.
The fact that he physically endured a week on the most difficult surface for the body (clay) will give him confidence on grass.
However, it remains to be seen what form he'll present himself here, as he hasn't participated in any official tournament on grass in the last month.
Wawrinka vs Berrettini Predictions, Betting Analysis
Wawrinka says goodbye to this Grand Slam, as he'll retire from the sport at the end of the season. Since this will likely be his last match at Wimbledon, he'll be very motivated and will fight until the last drop of energy.
That means he's capable of winning a set.
Wawrinka still has a good serve, which results in many aces. At Roland Garros, on a much slower court, he had 10 aces against de Jong. Also, on clay, he had nine against Alex Michelsen.
Berrettini is one of the best grass players in the world, a former finalist here and a double champion at Queen's.
But, as usual, there are question marks related to his physical condition.
He has an exceptional serve, but his return game isn't impressive. Therefore, I'll take Wawrinka to notch at least 11 aces.
Pick: Stan Wawrinka Over 10.5 Aces (-120)
