Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Casper Ruud Preview & Prediction | 2024 Madrid Open | Round of 16
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 1000
When is Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Casper Ruud on and what time does it start? Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Casper Ruud will take place on Tuesday 30th April, 2024 – not before 15:20 (UK)
Where is Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Casper Ruud taking place? Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Casper Ruud will take place at Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain
What surface is Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Casper Ruud being played on? Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Casper Ruud will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Casper Ruud? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Casper Ruud
What channel is Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Casper Ruud on in the UK? Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Casper Ruud will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Casper Ruud in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Casper Ruud live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
Former world number six Felix Auger-Aliassime takes on current number six Casper Ruud after an impressive turn on his least effective surface but this should be several steps too far for the Canadian. 23-year-old Auger-Aliassime was in control against rising star Jakub Mensik on Monday before the teenager was forced to retire injured but a 6-2 record on clay this month would be a relative surprise in any of his seasons, even at the peak of his powers in 2022, as something of a hardcourt specialist.
Former number two Ruud is riding a seven-match winning streak on his favoured clay, however, and back-to-back straight-set wins so far in Madrid suggest he will need top five quality to oust him. The 25-year-old has won more matches than anyone else on tour this year, reaching four finals and winning the most recent in Barcelona two weeks ago, and he has won each of the last three against Auger-Aliassime to bring a convincing 3-1 lead into their fifth encounter. Back Ruud to win in straight sets.
TIP: CASPER RUUD TO WIN 2-0
