Max Purcell vs Casper Ruud Preview & Prediction | 2024 Australian Open | Second Round
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THE FACTS
When is Max Purcell vs Casper Ruud on and what time does it start? Max Purcell vs Casper Ruud will take place on Thursday 18th January, 2024 – not before 01:00 (UK)
Where is Max Purcell vs Casper Ruud taking place? Max Purcell vs Casper Ruud will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Max Purcell vs Casper Ruud being played on? Max Purcell vs Casper Ruud will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Max Purcell vs Casper Ruud? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Max Purcell vs Casper Ruud
What channel is Max Purcell vs Casper Ruud on in the UK? Max Purcell vs Casper Ruud will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Max Purcell vs Casper Ruud in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Max Purcell vs Casper Ruud live on their website
THE PREDICTION
Former world number four Casper Ruud enjoyed an expectedly one-sided straight-sets victory over Albert Ramos-Vinolas on Tuesday, displaying a fiercer forehand than usual as he aims to improv his results away from his favoured clay. The 25-year-old impressed with three straight-set victories at the United Cup two weeks ago, single-handedly dragging Norway into a shock quarter-final, and he looks well capable of at least emulating his best round of 16 exit here three years ago. World number 45 Max Purcell overcame some early nerves to claim his first ever victory at the Australian Open, to the delight of home fans. The Aussie, also 25, came back from a set down to beat qualifier Mate Valkusz in four sets on Tuesday and he should be better for it in this intriguing clash with Ruud, whom he upset en-route to the quarter-finals of the Cincinnati Masters last August.
The Melbourne crowd will give Purcell everything they have on Margaret Court Arena but Ruud looks dialled in and ready to prove some doubters wrong this fortnight. Back the Norwegian to win outright, probably in four.
TIP: CASPER RUUD TO WIN
