Jordan Thompson vs Casper Ruud Preview & Prediction | 2024 Barcelona 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 Jordan Thompson vs Casper Ruud on and what time does it start? Jordan Thompson vs Casper Ruud will take place on Thursday 18th April, 2024 – not before 15:00 (UK)
Where is Jordan Thompson vs Casper Ruud taking place? Jordan Thompson vs Casper Ruud will take place at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain
What surface is Jordan Thompson vs Casper Ruud being played on? Jordan Thompson vs Casper Ruud will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Jordan Thompson vs Casper Ruud? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Jordan Thompson vs Casper Ruud
What channel is Jordan Thompson vs Casper Ruud on in the UK? Jordan Thompson vs Casper Ruud will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Jordan Thompson vs Casper Ruud in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Jordan Thompson vs Casper Ruud live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
25-year-old Casper Ruud moved back up to world number six after an excellent week in Monte-Carlo saw him beat world number one Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals before missing out on the title to Stefanos Tsitsipas. Ruud became the first Norwegian to beat a world number one on tour, seeing off an out-of-sorts Djokovic to claim his own personal first ever top three victory, but a flat performance against Tsitsipas suggests he is struggling with finals after losing each of his last five on tour.
World number 33 Jordan Thompson handed Ruud one of those defeats to lift his maiden ATP title at the Los Cabos Open in February, capping off an excellent improvement in his game over the past 12 months. The Aussie is at his best on the faster surfaces, with the incoming grass swing likely to be fruitful, but a straight-sets victory over Jaume Munar on Wednesday says he can be competitive against Ruud in the Norwegian’s element. The pair have shared plenty of battles amidst their 2-2 head-to-head record, including a five-set win apiece, but back Ruud to have too much in his favoured conditions.
TIP: CASPER RUUD TO WIN
