Stan Wawrinka vs Benjamin Hassan Dubai Prediction 2/23/2026 Today’s Tennis Picks

Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka faces wild card Benjamin Hassan in the first round of the 2026 Dubai Championships. The match is scheduled for Monday, February 23. Here’s our Stan Wawrinka vs Benjamin Hassan prediction. This preview will also include a Stan Wawrinka vs Benjamin Hassan pick.

Stan Wawrinka vs Benjamin Hassan Preview

Stan Wawrinka is making his last appearance at the Dubai Championships. Wawrinka has played in this tournament four times in the past, winning the title in 2016 during his glory days. But in between, he has lost in the first round three times. His last visit to this ATP 500 event was back in 2017. Wawrinka has compiled 5 wins and 7 losses in 2026. 

Wawrinka’s season so far has seen him compete in a series of exciting matches. He was part of the Swiss team that reached the United Cup final at the start of January and memorably made the third round of the Australian Open against the odds. He made a stop in Europe to compete indoors earlier this month and won a couple of matches in Montpellier and Rotterdam.

Benjamin Hassan is a wild card at the Dubai Championships. This is his maiden appearance in the ATP 500 event. The 31-year-old is ranked 287th, although he has been ranked as high as 143rd. Hassan plays most of his tennis on the ATP Challenger Tour where he owns a 122-117 career record at that level.

Hassan has compiled three wins and 5 losses in 2026. He won matches in the first round of qualifying at the Australian Open, Davis Cup and more recently at the Tenerife Challenger. Outside Davis Cup, Hassan has not won a main draw match on the ATP Tour.

Stan Wawrinka vs Benjamin Hassan Head-To-Head

Wawrinka and Hassan have never played each other, so this will be their first career meeting.

Stan Wawrinka vs Benjamin Hassan Prediction

I expect Wawrinka to controlrallies and make key plays when it matters. Despite his waning physicality, he’s got a fine backhand technique and elite shotmaking in his locker. He’s able to play on the front foot and can attack points aggressively. Hassan is 31, but his experience at the top level is wanting and Wawrinka will exploit that.

Nur Said's Pick: Wawrinka to win AND over 18.5 games in the match