Miomir Kecmanovic vs Casper Ruud Preview & Prediction | 2024 Madrid Open | Second Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 1000
When is Miomir Kecmanovic vs Casper Ruud on and what time does it start? Miomir Kecmanovic vs Casper Ruud will take place on Saturday 27th April, 2024 – not before 20:15 (UK)
Where is Miomir Kecmanovic vs Casper Ruud taking place? Miomir Kecmanovic vs Casper Ruud will take place at Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain
What surface is Miomir Kecmanovic vs Casper Ruud being played on? Miomir Kecmanovic vs Casper Ruud will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Miomir Kecmanovic vs Casper Ruud? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Miomir Kecmanovic vs Casper Ruud
What channel is Miomir Kecmanovic vs Casper Ruud on in the UK? Miomir Kecmanovic vs Casper Ruud will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Miomir Kecmanovic vs Casper Ruud in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Miomir Kecmanovic vs Casper Ruud live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number six Casper Ruud should be considered a serious title contender this fortnight after finally winning his first ATP 500 title, beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to avenge his defeat to the Greek in the Monte-Carlo Masters final the week prior. The 25-year-old already had 10 ATP titles at 250 level, including nine on his favoured clay, but proving to himself that he can be more than ‘flat-track’ bully should see confidence boosted at this relatively wide-open Madrid Masters.
World number 66 Miomir Kecmanovic is far better than his current deflated ranking suggests and he proved it so with an impressive straight-sets victory over Zhizhen Zhang, who made the quarter-finals here last season, on Thursday. The 24-year-old leads Ruud 2-1 in their head-to-head but Ruud beat him to the Estoril Open title this time last season to turn the tide and it would be a surprise to see the level-headed but ambitious Norwegian falter here. Take Ruud to win outright, although straight sets are probably likelier than three.
TIP: CASPER RUUD TO WIN
