Alexander Shevchenko vs Casper Ruud Preview & Prediction | 2026 Indian Wells Open (BNP Paribas Open) | Second Round
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Alexander Shevchenko meets Casper Ruud in the second round of the 2026 BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Ranking points: ATP 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, USA
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
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Alexander Shevchenko vs Casper Ruud prediction
Casper Ruud is searching for a return to form after becoming a father for the first time.
The Norwegian has lost his past two matches, including a shock defeat to qualifier Yibing Wu in Acapulco last time out.
The 13th seed will be eager to avoid another loss to a player sitting way below him in the rankings, but Alexander Shevchenko will hope lightning will strike twice.
The world number 88 overcame a mid-match wobble to edge Sho Shimabukuro 6-4 3-6 6-2 to tee up a second meeting with Ruud.
The Scandinavian leads the head-to-head 1-0 having triumphed in straight sets on the clay of Bastad three years ago and these conditions could see a similar outcome, with a relatively high bounce suiting Casper’s spin game.
Alexander Shevchenko vs Casper Ruud tip: Casper Ruud to win
