Casper Ruud vs Botic van de Zandschulp Preview & Prediction | 2024 Estoril Open | Round of 16
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 250
When is Casper Ruud vs Botic van de Zandschulp on and what time does it start? Casper Ruud vs Botic van de Zandschulp will take place on Thursday 4th April, 2024 – not before 17:00 (UK)
Where is Casper Ruud vs Botic van de Zandschulp taking place? Casper Ruud vs Botic van de Zandschulp will take place at Clube de Tenis do Estoril in Cascais, Portugal
What surface is Casper Ruud vs Botic van de Zandschulp being played on? Casper Ruud vs Botic van de Zandschulp will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Casper Ruud vs Botic van de Zandschulp? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Casper Ruud vs Botic van de Zandschulp
What channel is Casper Ruud vs Botic van de Zandschulp on in the UK? Casper Ruud vs Botic van de Zandschulp will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Casper Ruud vs Botic van de Zandschulp in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Casper Ruud vs Botic van de Zandschulp live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number eight Casper Ruud received a bye to the round of 16 at the Estoril Open as the defending champion from last season, where he claimed the most recent of 10 ATP titles – nine of which have come on his favoured clay. The 25-year-old should be proud of his season so far, bringing an 18-5 record into Estoril after thoroughly improving his performance on hardcourts, and he looks the overwhelming favourite this week as perhaps the most consistent player on clay on the ATP tour – certainly at ATP 250 level.
World number 87 Botic van de Zandschulp holds an impressive 3-2 lead over Ruud in their head-to-head but he is currently eons away from the player who stunned Ruud in four sets at the US Open in 2021. The Dutchman overcame Federico Coria in three sets on Tuesday to get a foothold in at Estoril but he has failed to win back-to-back matches all season long. Ruud has won two of their last three matches, including on clay at Monte-Carlo last season, and he can be backed to come through in straight sets here.
TIP: CASPER RUUD TO WIN 2-0
