2021 Monte-Carlo Masters Second Round – Diego Schwartzman vs Casper Ruud Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Diego Schwartzman vs Casper Ruud taking place? Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
When is Diego Schwartzman vs Casper Ruud on and what time does it start? Wednesday 14th April, 2021 – not before 11:20 (UK)
What surface is Diego Schwartzman vs Casper Ruud being played on? Clay (outdoor)
Where can I get tickets for Diego Schwartzman vs Casper Ruud? No tickets are available as this tournament will take place without spectators
What channel is Diego Schwartzman vs Casper Ruud on? This match will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Diego Schwartzman vs Casper Ruud? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream the match live via their platform. Subscribers of Tennis TV can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number nine Diego Schwartzman needs a string result here to prove to everyone in the raw he is a serious threat to the title here in Monte-Carlo. It would be remiss to call the Argentine a clay specialist with his overall game so strong but it is certainly his best surface and he has one clay title to his name already this season having won his native Buenos Aires Open last month. The 28-year-old looked in decent form at the Miami Open two weeks ago before an inspired Sebastian Korda knocked him out there but he should be confident of winning this tough encounter against Casper Ruud, over whom he shares a healthy 4-0 head-to-head record. 22-year-old Ruud is very much a clay specialist and won the Buenos Aires title last season for his first and so far only ATP title. He ousted rising Danish star Holger Rune in confident fashion here on Tuesday and will be well up for this challenge against the seventh seed. With clay practice in both players’ legs, this should be an incredible battle and a must watch on Wednesday as part of an excellent order of play. Take Schwartzman to win this match outright, which is not the most exciting conclusion but the only one that can be made in some confidence between two excellent players in form.
