Casper Ruud vs Dusan Lajovic Preview & Prediction | 2024 Mexican Open | Round of 16
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 500
When is Casper Ruud vs Dusan Lajovic on and what time does it start? Casper Ruud vs Dusan Lajovic will take place on Thursday 29th February, 2024 – not before 02:40 (UK)
Where is Casper Ruud vs Dusan Lajovic taking place? Casper Ruud vs Dusan Lajovic will take place at the Arena GNP Seguros in Acapulco, Mexico
What surface is Casper Ruud vs Dusan Lajovic being played on? Casper Ruud vs Dusan Lajovic will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Casper Ruud vs Dusan Lajovic? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Casper Ruud vs Dusan Lajovic
What channel is Casper Ruud vs Dusan Lajovic on in the UK? Casper Ruud vs Dusan Lajovic will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Casper Ruud vs Dusan Lajovic in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Casper Ruud vs Dusan Lajovic live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 11 Casper Ruud impressed on his way to the Los Cabos Open final last week, ousting defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets in the semi-finals, but he came unstuck against a man possessed in Jordan Thompson. The 25-year-old was keen to take the positives having already won more hardcourt matches in 2024 than the entirety of a tough year last season but a three-set tussle with Christopher Eubanks on Tuesday suggests there is a significant instability there. World number 55 Dusan Lajovic beat wildcard Rodrigo Pacheco in comfortable straight sets on Tuesday to maintain some strong recent form on his favoured clay, reaching back-to-back finals in Buenos Aires and Rio.
Both Ruud and Lajovic are at their best on clay but Ruud is significantly more effective in these conditions, leading Lajovic 3-1 in their head-to-head including both of their hardcourt encounters. The Norwegian should be coming through this match in straight sets on last week’s form but his Acapulco opener makes an outright call the suitably cautious call.
TIP: CASPER RUUD TO WIN
