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April 11 2024, 12:27 · Adam Evans

Hubert Hurkacz vs Casper Ruud Preview & Prediction | 2024 Monte-Carlo Open | Round of 16

Hubert Hurkacz vs Casper Ruud Preview & Prediction | 2024 Monte-Carlo 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 Hubert Hurkacz vs Casper Ruud on and what time does it start? Hubert Hurkacz vs Casper Ruud will take place on Thursday 11th April, 2024 – not before 14:30 (UK)

Where is Hubert Hurkacz vs Casper Ruud taking place? Hubert Hurkacz vs Casper Ruud will take place at the Monte Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France

What surface is Hubert Hurkacz vs Casper Ruud being played on? Hubert Hurkacz vs Casper Ruud will take place on an outdoor clay court

Where can I get tickets for Hubert Hurkacz vs Casper Ruud? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Hubert Hurkacz vs Casper Ruud

What channel is Hubert Hurkacz vs Casper Ruud on in the UK? Hubert Hurkacz vs Casper Ruud will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK

Where can I stream Hubert Hurkacz vs Casper Ruud in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Hubert Hurkacz vs Casper Ruud live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live

THE PREDICTION

World number 10 Casper Ruud beat Alejandro Tabilo handily on Wednesday to bounce back well from his disappointing exit to Pedro Martinez in the semi-finals of the Estoril Open last week, where he was defending champion. The 25-year-old now faces the new Estoril champion in Hubert Hurkacz, who set a career-high ATP world ranking of eighth after beating Martinez in straight sets to claim his first ever clay-court title.

27-year-old Hurkacz made it six wins on the spin with an impressive straight-sets result over Roberto Bautista Agut on Wednesday, backing-up a tight opener over Jack Draper, but this looks a significant step-up against one of the true great clay-courters on tour. Ruud beat Hurkacz in four sets at Roland-Garros in 2022 before the Pole returned the favour in three sets at the Canada Masters, suggesting this match will need a decider before Ruud edges through. Back the Norwegian to win.

TIP: CASPER RUUD TO WIN