Casper Ruud vs Stefanos Tsitsipas Preview & Prediction | 2024 Monte-Carlo Open | Final
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 1000
When is Casper Ruud vs Stefanos Tsitsipas on and what time does it start? Casper Ruud vs Stefanos Tsitsipas will take place on Sunday 14th April, 2024 – not before 14:00 (UK)
Where is Casper Ruud vs Stefanos Tsitsipas taking place? Casper Ruud vs Stefanos Tsitsipas will take place at the Monte Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
What surface is Casper Ruud vs Stefanos Tsitsipas being played on? Casper Ruud vs Stefanos Tsitsipas will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Casper Ruud vs Stefanos Tsitsipas? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Casper Ruud vs Stefanos Tsitsipas
What channel is Casper Ruud vs Stefanos Tsitsipas on in the UK? Casper Ruud vs Stefanos Tsitsipas will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Casper Ruud vs Stefanos Tsitsipas in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Casper Ruud vs Stefanos Tsitsipas live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
This will be a fascinating clash between two semi-final underdogs who caused massive upsets on Saturday. Former number three Stefanos Tsitsipas is a two-time champion here at the Konte-Carlo Open, by far his most successful tournament on Earth, but overcoming man of the moment Jannik Sinner in three thrilling sets yesterday looked a step too far for the resurgent Greek, especially after going down a break in the third. Former number two Ruud enjoyed an even bigger shock in ousting an out-of-sorts world number one Novak Djokovic, also a two-time Monte-Carlo champion, in three sets. The 25-year-old is the first Norwegian ever to beat a world number one on tour, finally breaking his duck against both Djokovic and tennis’ top spot, and he finds himself in the final of a clay Masters for the first time with plenty to prove after finishing runner-up at Roland-Garros in each of the past two seasons.
Ruud leads Tsitsipas 2-1 in their interesting head-to-head, including a straight-sets victory in their only meeting on clay, but Tsitsipas certainly has the edge on this court in Monte-Carlo and he will likely have the majority of the support after rediscovering his sumptuous best in these conditions this week. Ruud beat Tsitsipas in straight sets at the Los Cabos Open in February to claim their most recent match but Tsitsipas’ results over Alexander Zverev and Jannik Sinner this week just-about eclipse Ruud’s herculean efforts on this court. Tsitsipas’ 10-17 record in finals is a concern but Ruud’s 10-10 record reads worse in ranking points, having never won a tournament higher than ATP 250 level. Back the two-time champion to edge this contest to cap off a resurgent week.
TIP: STEFANOS TSITSIPAS TO WIN
