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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 1000
When is Casper Ruud vs Arthur Fils on and what time does it start? Casper Ruud vs Arthur Fils will take place on Monday 11th March, 2024 – not before 19:20 (UK)
Where is Casper Ruud vs Arthur Fils taking place? Casper Ruud vs Arthur Fils will take place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California, USA
What surface is Casper Ruud vs Arthur Fils being played on? Casper Ruud vs Arthur Fils will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Casper Ruud vs Arthur Fils? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Casper Ruud vs Arthur Fils
What channel is Casper Ruud vs Arthur Fils on in the UK? Casper Ruud vs Arthur Fils will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Casper Ruud vs Arthur Fils in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Casper Ruud vs Arthur Fils live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number nine Casper Ruud did well to beat an improving Lukas Klein in straight sets on Saturday as he continue to improve his own game in these conditions. The 25-year-old finished runner-up to Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open in 2022 but he really lost his way on hardcourts last year, with more than the double the wins on the surface already claimed this season after back-to-back second place finishes in each of his last two tournaments in Los Cabos and Acapulco.
World number 43 Arthur Fils looks ready to repair his recent poor form after two impressive straight-set wins over Nuno Borges and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina but this should be too steep of a step-up in quality at this moment in time. The 19-year-old just missed out to surprise Next Gen ATP Finals champion Hamad Medjedovic late last season, with Fils the solid pre-tournament favourite, and his fluctuating form so far this year could be an after-effect of that disappointment. Fils stunned an out of sorts Ruud in straight sets on clay at the Hamburg Open last summer but back a much better version of the Norwegian to reach the round of 16.
TIP: CASPER RUUD TO WIN