French Open: Murray and Wawrinka set to clash in first round
The two former Grand Slam champions will meet for the 24th time in their careers
Murray leads the head-to-head 13-9, but Wawrinka has won five of their seven meetings on clay
Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka will face off in the first round of the French Open on Sunday. It will be the 24th time that the two former Grand Slam champions have met, with Murray leading the head-to-head 13-9.
However, Wawrinka has won five of their seven meetings on clay, including a victory in the semi-finals of the French Open in 2017. Murray, who is playing in his farewell year, will be hoping to end Wawrinka's dominance on the surface.
The match is expected to be a close one, with both players capable of producing their best tennis on clay. Murray will be looking to use his experience and court craft to outmaneuver Wawrinka, while the Swiss will be hoping to use his power and aggression to overwhelm his opponent.
Conclusion
The Murray-Wawrinka clash is one of the most anticipated matches of the first round of the French Open. With both players capable of producing their best tennis on clay, it is sure to be a close and exciting contest.
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