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Stan Wawrinka is retiring at the end of this season<\/a>. That will likely make him even more desperate to perform well at the ATP 500 in Rotterdam after impressing at the Australian Open<\/a>. Alexander Bublik\u2019s contest isa also among the others predicted in this piece. We at LWOT predict the remaining matches, including Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Alexei Popyrin<\/a>, in a separate article.<\/p>\n

ATP Rotterdam Day 3 Predictions
\nKaren Khachanov vs Jesper De Jong<\/p>\n

Head-to-head: First meeting<\/p>\n

Khachanov tends to be pretty solid in opening rounds. That generally holds true across all surfaces. De Jong will need his higher-ranked opponent to perform poorly in this encounter. Unfortunately for the home favorite, there is nothing he does better than Khachanov, which makes this a very challenging matchup.
Prediction: Khachanov in 2<\/p>\n

Alexander Bublik vs Hubert Hurkacz<\/p>\n

Head-to-head: Hurkacz 6-1 Bublik<\/p>\n

The head-to-head is worrying for Bublik. However, the last of those meetings occurred in 2023, well before his breakthrough 2025 season<\/a>. The Kazakhstani might also be playing Hurkacz at a good time, with this being the Pole\u2019s fourth tournament back since a lengthy injury lay-off. Hurkacz was rusty in his last three events, and playing Bublik will likely be a challenge too early in his comeback.
Prediction: Bublik in 2<\/p>\n

Tallon Griekspoor vs Quentin Halys<\/p>\n

Head-to-head: Griekspoor 1-0 Halys<\/p>\n

Griekspoor dealt with Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard\u2019s massive serve expertly in the previous round. Halys\u2019 baseline-oriented game will provide a different challenge. Although the Frenchman can be dangerous, I expect Griekspoor to triumph. He usually plays well in front of home crowds, and his variety is well-suited to throwing Halys off-rhythm.
Prediction: Griekspoor in 2<\/p>\n

Stan Wawrinka vs Aleksandar Vukic<\/p>\n

Head-to-head: Wawrinka 1-0 Vukic<\/p>\n

Wawrinka played some of his best tennis in the last few years at the United Cup and Australian Open<\/a> before another decent showing in Montpellier. This is a tough opening round for the Swiss legend against a player quite suited to indoor conditions. But I think Wawrinka can manage this challenge in his current confident mood, and that attacking Vukic\u2019s weaker backhand will prove crucial.
Prediction: Wawrinka in 3<\/p>\n

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