Alexei Popyrin vs Emil Ruusuvouri Preview & Prediction | 2025 US Open | First Round

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Alexei Popyrin begins his US Open campaign against Emil Ruusuvouri. 

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Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, USA

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – ESPN

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – ESPN+

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Alexei Popyrin vs Emil Ruusuvouri prediction

Alexei Popyrin has dropped out of the top 30 of the world rankings and isn’t seeded for the tournament. He failed to defend his points at the Canadian Open after winning the tournament last season, though it was still an encouraging run from the Australian as he defeated former world number one Daniil Medvedev on his way to making the quarter-finals. That was his joint best result of the season after two other last eight finishes. He reached the fourth-round here last season, which included a stunning upset against Novak Djokovic.

Emil Ruusuvouri has taken a few breaks from the tour over the past year due to his physical and mental health. His last tournament was in May, where he reached the second-round of a Challenger event in Zagreb. 

Popyrin thrives on his offensive game, with his booming serve, aggressive forehand and attacking mindset. The Australian will likely dominate if he is up to speed early on and should get through with an efficient win.

Alexei Popyrin vs Emil Ruusuvouri tip: Alexei Popyrin to win 3-0