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THE FACTS
When is Casper Ruud vs Sebastian Ofner on and what time does it start? Casper Ruud vs Sebastian Ofner will take place on Friday 21st July, 2023 – not before 11:20 (UK)
Where is Casper Ruud vs Sebastian Ofner taking place? Casper Ruud vs Sebastian Ofner will take place at the Bastad Tennis Stadium in Bastad, Sweden
What surface is Casper Ruud vs Sebastian Ofner being played on? Casper Ruud vs Sebastian Ofner will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Casper Ruud vs Sebastian Ofner? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Casper Ruud vs Sebastian Ofner
What channel is Casper Ruud vs Sebastian Ofner on in the UK? Casper Ruud vs Sebastian Ofner will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Casper Ruud vs Sebastian Ofner in the UK? Tennis TV subscribers can stream Casper Ruud vs Sebastian Ofner live
THE PREDICTION
World number four Casper Ruud avoided a potential upset against Alexander Shevchenko on Thursday, setting out his stall as the clear favourite for the Bastad Open title. The 24-year-old won one of his 10 career ATP titles here two years ago, nine of which have come at this level on clay, to prove by far the most consistent performer at ATP 250 but he has also finished runner-up at back-to-back French Opens to suggest the potential for major titles in his future. 27-year-old Sebastian Ofner will set a new career-high ATP world ranking of around 51st after coming back from a set down to beat Bernabe Zapata Miralles on Thursday in the same fashion that he beat in-form Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the first round. The Austrian won the Salzburg Challenger last week to take a five-match winning streak, albeit off the main tour, into Bastad and he is well capable of taking Ruud to three sets if the Norwegian is not ready for a battle. It could be worth taking a set in Ofner’s favour here but the sensible pick is backing Ruud to win outright.