5 bold predictions for 2019 tennis season

Andy Murray
Andy Murray

#4. Return of the "Stanimal": Wawrinka to win 2019 US Open

Stan Wawrinka
Stan Wawrinka

Stan Wawrinka stands in a similar position to Andy Murray as he finished his 2018 season no. 66 in the rankings with a 17-17 win-loss record after struggling with his knee throughout the season.

But we did see some flashes of his old self with some strong runs at St. Petersburg, Toronto and Cincinnati.

He has never been the most consistent of players, but he is known to rise on the biggest of stages and can simply be fearless and unplayable at times.

Like Murray, he has done the smart thing by shutting down his season earlier than usual to be absolutely ready to go in 2019.

The Swiss star will get his mojo back by putting some strong performances in the Slams and will have one of his typical, Stanimalistic fortnights at the US Open to win his fourth Slam.

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