Casper Ruud vs Ben Shelton Preview & Prediction | 2024 Mexican Open | Quarter-Final
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 500
When is Casper Ruud vs Ben Shelton on and what time does it start? Casper Ruud vs Ben Shelton will take place on Friday 1st March, 2024 – not before 03:00 (UK)
Where is Casper Ruud vs Ben Shelton taking place? Casper Ruud vs Ben Shelton will take place at the Arena GNP Seguros in Acapulco, Mexico
What surface is Casper Ruud vs Ben Shelton being played on? Casper Ruud vs Ben Shelton will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Casper Ruud vs Ben Shelton? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Casper Ruud vs Ben Shelton
What channel is Casper Ruud vs Ben Shelton on in the UK? Casper Ruud vs Ben Shelton will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Casper Ruud vs Ben Shelton in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Casper Ruud vs Ben Shelton live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 11 Casper Ruud already has more wins on hardcourts than he managed in the entirety of last season, beating Dusan Lajovic in straight sets late on Wednesday to continue good progress on the surface. The 25-year-old has all the qualities required to excel in these conditions but he recently admitted to going back to the drawing board on hardcourts, with last week’s straight-sets semi-final victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in Los Cabos suggesting that doing so has worked. World number 17 Ben Shelton will be his toughest fixture this week but the American has dropped sets in two erratic matches so far in Acapulco, coming back from a set down to sneak past Dan Evans before a slightly easier time of it in three against Matteo Arnaldi. The 21-year-old looks set to be a dominant force in these conditions one day, with last summer’s run to the semi-finals of the US Open for proof, but he has looked a little shaky so far this season to make backing Ruud to win at least a set the suitably cautious way to avoid a result.
TIP: CASPER RUUD TO WIN A SET
