2020 US Open – Emil Ruusuvuori vs Aljaz Bedene Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

When is Emil Ruusuvuori vs Aljaz Bedene on and what time does it start? Tuesday 1st September, 2020 – not before 16:00 (UK)

Where is Emil Ruusuvuori vs Aljaz Bedene taking place? USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York

Where can I get tickets for Emil Ruusuvuori vs Aljaz Bedene? The US Open will take place without spectators

What channel is Emil Ruusuvuori vs Aljaz Bedene on? The US Open will not be televised live in the UK

Where can I stream Emil Ruusuvuori vs Aljaz Bedene? Amazon Prime have the rights to the US Open in the UK so it is worth checking their schedule for streaming times

THE PREDICTION

This promises to be a closely-fought match between two players who showed plenty of form last week at the Western & Southern Open. Both came through the qualifying rounds and picked up some notable wins along the way so their respective games are clearly in good shape ahead of this opener. This represents Ruusuvuori’s first Grand Slam appearance and there promises to be more as the 21-year-old looks like a real prospect for the future with plenty of weapons in his arsenal. Bedene reached the third round here last year and has the greater experience at this level but this is undoubtedly a potential banana skin for the Slovenian so don’t be surprised if this goes the distance. Ruusuvuori should run him close but the youngster may experience some nerves towards the finish line so the prediction is for Bedene to nick this in the fifth set and progress to the second round.