Taro Daniel vs Casper Ruud – Round of 16 – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Mexican Open

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THE FACTS
When is Taro Daniel vs Casper Ruud on and what time does it start? Taro Daniel vs Casper Ruud will take place on Thursday 2nd March, 2023 – not before 00:00 (UK)
Where is Taro Daniel vs Casper Ruud taking place? Taro Daniel vs Casper Ruud will take place at the Arena GNP Seguros in Acapulco, Mexico
What surface is Taro Daniel vs Casper Ruud being played on? Taro Daniel vs Casper Ruud will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Taro Daniel vs Casper Ruud? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Taro Daniel vs Casper Ruud
What channel is Taro Daniel vs Casper Ruud on in the UK? Taro Daniel vs Casper Ruud will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Taro Daniel vs Casper Ruud in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Taro Daniel vs Casper Ruud live on Prime Video, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number four Casper Ruud claimed only his third win of the season in three tight sets over Guido Andreozzi but surviving an early scare should help the second seed improve in Acapulco. The 24-year-old won three further ATP titles on his favoured clay last season but he evolved into a proper, top all-court threat in 2022 with runs to the finals of the Miami Open, US Open and ATP Finals as well as finishing runner-up to Rafael Nadal at Roland-Garros. World number 125 Taro Daniel qualified well this weekend before an impressive straight-sets victory over in-form J.J. Wolf and the 30 year old is capable of the occasional upset on tour. Ruud is difficult to back with total confidence at this moment in time, making taking the Norwegian to earn at least a set the suitably cautious if uninspired move here. You could consider a one-off on Daniel to snatch at least a set here but Ruud should be coming through this first meeting.