ATP Finals 2024: Ruud vs Rublev Preview, Head-to-Head & Prediction

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ATP Finals 2024: Ruud vs Rublev Preview, Head-to-Head & Prediction

Ruud vs Rublev: Casper Ruud and Andrey Rublev head into their upcoming clash at the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin. Both players face a must-win situation to advance in the ATP Finals, setting up a high-stakes clash.

Tournament So Far

  • Casper Ruud:
    • Loss to Alexander Zverev (Round Robin): 7-6(3), 6-3
    • Win against Carlos Alcaraz (Round Robin): 6-1, 7-5
  • Andrey Rublev:
    • Loss to Carlos Alcaraz (Round Robin): 6-3, 7-6(8)
    • Loss to Alexander Zverev (Round Robin): 6-4, 6-4

Both players face a must-win situation to advance in the ATP Finals, setting up a high-stakes clash.

Ruud vs. Rublev Head-to-Head

  • Overall Record: Rublev leads 5-2
  • Surface Breakdown:
    • Outdoor Clay: Rublev leads 4-0
    • Indoor Hard: Ruud leads 2-1
  • Key Matches:
    • 2023 Bastad Final (Outdoor Clay): Rublev won 7-6(3), 6-0
    • 2022 ATP Finals Semifinal (Indoor Hard): Ruud won 6-2, 6-4

Player Profiles

Casper Ruud (Norway):

  • Rank: 7
  • Age: 25
  • Career Titles: 12
  • Career Prize Money: $20,467,822
  • 2024 Record: 49-23 (2 Titles)
  • Strengths: Exceptional on clay, consistent baseline play, mental toughness indoors.

Andrey Rublev (Russia):

  • Rank: 8
  • Age: 27
  • Career Titles: 16
  • Career Prize Money: $25,355,167
  • 2024 Record: 43-23 (2 Titles)
  • Strengths: Explosive forehand, aggressive returning, strong on hard courts.

Last 5 Meetings

  1. 2023 Bastad (Final, Outdoor Clay): Rublev def. Ruud 7-6(3), 6-0
  2. 2022 ATP Finals (Semifinal, Indoor Hard): Ruud def. Rublev 6-2, 6-4
  3. 2021 ATP Finals (Round Robin, Indoor Hard): Ruud def. Rublev 2-6, 7-5, 7-6(5)
  4. 2021 Monte Carlo (Semifinal, Outdoor Clay): Rublev def. Ruud 6-3, 7-5
  5. 2021 Australian Open (Round of 16, Outdoor Hard): Rublev def. Ruud 6-2, 7-6(3) (Ret.)

 

Stats Comparison

Stat Casper Ruud Andrey Rublev
Career W/L 256-138 335-181
2024 Titles 2 2
2024 Indoor Hard W/L 6-6 6-6
Avg. Match Time 2h 51m 2h 48m
Surface Advantage Clay, Indoors Outdoor Hard

 

 

Ruud vs Rublev Prediction

This promises to be a closely contested match. While Ruud’s consistency on indoor hard courts has been evident in past ATP Finals, Rublev’s power and aggressive baseline game could trouble Ruud.

Prediction: Rublev in 3 sets.

Where to Watch Ruud vs Rublev

  • Broadcast: Sony Sports Network (India)
  • Streaming: Sony LIV
    The ATP World Tour Finals will be broadcast on Sony Sports and Sony LIV in India from November 10 to November 17, 2024, live from the Pala Alpitour in Turin, Italy.

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