2021 Canada Masters Round of 16 – Casper Ruud vs Dusan Lajovic Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Casper Ruud vs Dusan Lajovic taking place? Casper Ruud vs Dusan Lajovic will take place at the Aviva Centre in Toronto, Canada
When is Casper Ruud vs Dusan Lajovic on and what time does it start? Thursday 12th August, 2021 – not before 16:00 (UK)
What surface is Casper Ruud vs Dusan Lajovic being played on? Casper Ruud vs Dusan Lajovic will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Casper Ruud vs Dusan Lajovic? Visit this link for the latest ticket information
What channel is Casper Ruud vs Dusan Lajovic on? Casper Ruud vs Dusan Lajovic will be televised on the Amazon Prime Video app on smart TVs
Where can I stream Casper Ruud vs Dusan Lajovic? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Casper Ruud vs Dusan Lajovic live via their platform. Subscribers of Tennis TV can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 12 Casper Ruud has five ATP titles to his name on clay and he has won four of those this season, with his last three all coming in a row for a current winning streak of 13 after he beat Marin Cilic here in the second round. Three sets over Cilic on a hard court is a big achievement for a player so talented yet still slightly pigeon-holed as a clay specialist. However, his form cannot be questioned and the Norwegian can prove a lot of doubters wrong with some deep runs on this hard court swing. In his way is another clay aficionado in Dusan Lajovic, who provided one of a few shocks on Wednesday in Toronto by knocking out home hopeful Felix Auger-Aliassime. Whilst the Canadian youngster has not been in dazzling form recently, Lajovic’s win is a huge break from his own poor 2021 record and the Serb will be dangerous here.
22-year-old Ruud was the winner of their only previous encounter, beating 31-year-old Lajovic in straight sets at last year’s Buenos Aires Open. World number 44 Lajovic has found a groove at the Canada Masters and that is enough to suggest a decider may be required but take Ruud to reach the quarter-finals.
