Casper Ruud vs Shintaro Mochizuki Preview & Prediction | 2025 Japan Open Tennis Championships | First Round
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Casper Ruud faces Shintaro Mochizuki in the Japan Open.
Ranking points: ATP 500
Start date/time:
Venue: Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel
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Casper Ruud vs Shintaro Mochizuki prediction
Casper Ruud will aim to bounce back from Laver Cup disappointment in Japan.
The Norwegian also underachieved at the US Open but will feel he has the tools to see off home wildcard Shintaro Mochizuki.
The 22-year-old world number 105 has been making solid progress on the Challenger circuit and came through qualifying at Flushing Meadows, but this will be a step up in class.
The Japanese will be keen to make an impression in front of a home crowd and Ruud has been vulnerable at times this year.
That said, the Scandinavian will be eager to end 2025 strongly having dropped out of the top ten and he should come through this maiden encounter with a heavy underdog in Mochizuki here.
Casper Ruud vs Shintaro Mochizuki tip: Casper Ruud to win
