Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Casper Ruud Preview & Prediction | 2024 Barcelona Open | Final
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 500
When is Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Casper Ruud on and what time does it start? Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Casper Ruud will take place on Sunday 21st April, 2024 – not before 15:00 (UK)
Where is Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Casper Ruud taking place? Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Casper Ruud will take place at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain
What surface is Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Casper Ruud being played on? Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Casper Ruud will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Casper Ruud? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Casper Ruud
What channel is Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Casper Ruud on in the UK? Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Casper Ruud will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Casper Ruud in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Casper Ruud live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
We can only hope that this Barcelona Open final is more of a contest than last week’s clash between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Casper Ruud in Monte-Carlo, where Ruud had stunned Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals before struggling to find his game in a straight-sets hammering by the Greek. World number seven Tsitsipas has looked totally rejuvenated back on his favoured clay after a tough past two seasons, beating Ruud to claim his third Monte-Carlo Masters crown, but he has been made to work hard for his last two wins in Barcelona, twice coming back from sets down to beat Facundo Diaz Acosta and an inspired Dusan Lajovic.
World number six Ruud is yet to drop a set this week after an impressive victory over Tomas Martin Etcheverry on Saturday but he has lost each of his three finals reached already this season and his failure to defend the Estoril title two weeks ago can be added to that concerning mix. Ruud has never won a title higher-ranked than an ATP 250 and last week’s defeat to Tsitsipas in Monte-Carlo gave him a negative 10-11 record in finals overall after being so consistent on clay a few seasons ago. The Norwegian should have plenty more energy in the tank this week after coasting through the draw but back Tsitsipas, on a 10-match winning streak, to edge through to the title.
TIP: STEFANOS TSITSIPAS TO WIN
