Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud Preview & Prediction | 2026 Indian Wells Open (BNP Paribas Open) | Round of 16
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Carlos Alcaraz meets Casper Ruud in the round of 16 at 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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Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud prediction
Carlos Alcaraz overcame a scare to maintain his perfect start to 2026.
The Spaniard bit back from a set and a break down to see off Arthur Rinderknech by a 6-7 6-3 6-2 scoreline.
The top seed now boasts a 14-0 record for the year and will be confident of extending that against Casper Ruud.
Alcaraz holds a 5-1 head-to-head lead over the Norwegian, although Casper has won one of the last two. These conditions should suit Ruud's heavy topspin but his Indian Wells record overall is largely underwhelming.
The Scandinavian saw off Valentin Vacherot 3-6 6-3 6-4 to tee up his seventh clash with the world number one and he may well push hard, but in the end Alcaraz is a two-time champion here, with many feeling the surface and speed make him almost unbeatable here if fit and firing.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud tip: Carlos Alcaraz to win 2-0
