Casper Ruud vs Reilly Opelka Preview & Prediction | 2025 Laver Cup | Day 1

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Team Europe’s Casper Ruud meets Team World’s Reilly Opelka in the first match of the 2025 Laver Cup.

Start date/time:

Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, USA

Surface: Indoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Eurosport / US – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Eurosport Player / US – Tennis Channel

Casper Ruud vs Reilly Opelka prediction

Casper Ruud will hope to maintain a perfect record against Reilly Opelka when he kicks off the Laver Cup in San Francisco.

The Norwegian boasts a 4-0 head-to-head against the towering American which includes a 6-3 7-6 win at this event in Boston four years ago. 

Ruud also holds a 3-1 singles record at Laver while the giant American is 0-2 overall (including one doubles match).

Everything points to Ruud getting Europe off to a flyer and if he can get Opelka's powerhouse serve back into play often enough, he’ll feel he has the greater consistency of groundstroke to take charge. 

Casper Ruud vs Reilly Opelka tip: Casper Ruud to win