2021 Madrid Open Second Round – Casper Ruud vs Yoshihito Nishioka Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Casper Ruud vs Yoshihito Nishioka taking place? Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain
When is Casper Ruud vs Yoshihito Nishioka on and what time does it start? Wednesday 5th May, 2021 – Not before 15:10 (UK)
What surface is Casper Ruud vs Yoshihito Nishioka being played on? Clay (outdoor)
Where can I get tickets for Casper Ruud vs Yoshihito Nishioka? Click here for the latest ticket information
What channel is Casper Ruud vs Yoshihito Nishioka on? This match will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Casper Ruud vs Yoshihito Nishioka in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream the match live on Prime Video. Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
Yoshihito Nishioka grabbed his chance as the lucky loser substituting Cam Norrie with both hands as he beat Filip Krajinovic in straight sets on Tuesday with little to no warning or preparation. However, Nishioka would have qualified for the main draw if he was not forced to retire from a qualifying match he was winning against Marcos Giron on Sunday so the Japanese will feel vindicated for his injury there. This is an altogether tougher test for the 25-year-old, though, as world number 22 Casper Ruud looked wholly impressive in his straight-sets victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime on Tuesday and the Nord will take some stopping in Madrid. Nishioka is a difficult left-hander to face but Ruud’s excellent game on this surface should be able to grind the world number 60 down. Given Nishioka’s second wind this week, it would be safest to opt for Ruud to win outright but the 22-year-old is well capable of winning in two.
