2021 Andalucia Open Quarter-Final – Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud taking place? Club de Tennis Puente Romano, Marbella, Spain
When is Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud on and what time does it start? Friday 9th March, 2021 – Not before 16:30 (UK)
What surface is Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud being played on? Clay (outdoor)
Where can I get tickets for Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud? Click here for the latest ticket information
What channel is Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud on? This match will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud in the UK? Subscribers of Amazon Prime may be able to stream the match live via Prime Video while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 133 Carlos Alcaraz is no secret anymore but the 17-year-old is still a surprising talent at such a tender age and the Spaniard beat a Spanish veteran in Feliciano Lopez in the round of 16 of the Andalucia Open on Thursday evening in a rather emblematic changing of the guard. Lopez was a set up in that encounter before Alcaraz fought back and it will be fiercely interesting to watch his progress throughout the clay court season. This test looks a little too strong, though, as third seed Casper Ruud is an excellent player anywhere but could certainly add to his one ATP title so far on clay he claimed in Buenos Aires last year. World number 26 Ruud beat Gianluca Mager in straight sets on Thursday but should face a more solid challenge throughout in this first of what could be many meetings with Alcaraz over the next decade. 22-year-old Ruud is a veteran himself in comparison with Alcaraz and should be able to see it through to the semi-finals via three sets.
