Luciano Darderi vs Casper Ruud Preview & Prediction | 2026 Japan Open | First Round

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Luciano Darderi meets Casper Ruud in the first round at the 2026 Japan Open at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan

Ranking points: ATP 500

Start date/time: 1 October 2026 at 3:00 am

Venue: Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan

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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Luciano Darderi vs Casper Ruud prediction

Casper Ruud will meet Luciano Darderi as the rankings underdog. 

The Norwegian sits just outside the top 20 but was solid at the Laver Cup and will want to end a tough season on a high. 

In contrast, this is a career-best campaign for Darderi and the Italian will also be confident. 

That said Ruud walloped him 6-1 6-1 in Rome earlier this year and although it should be closer, he clearly has a blueprint to hurt his opponent in this match-up.

Luciano Darderi vs Casper Ruud tip: Casper Ruud to win