Dusan Lajovic vs Casper Ruud – Second Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Madrid Open
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THE FACTS
When is Dusan Lajovic vs Casper Ruud on and what time does it start? Dusan Lajovic vs Casper Ruud will take place on Wednesday 4th May, 2022 – not before 11:00 (UK)
Where is Dusan Lajovic vs Casper Ruud taking place? Dusan Lajovic vs Casper Ruud will take place at Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain
What surface is Dusan Lajovic vs Casper Ruud being played on? Dusan Lajovic vs Casper Ruud will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Dusan Lajovic vs Casper Ruud? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Dusan Lajovic vs Casper Ruud
What channel is Dusan Lajovic vs Casper Ruud on in the UK? Dusan Lajovic vs Casper Ruud will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Dusan Lajovic vs Casper Ruud in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Dusan Lajovic vs Casper Ruud live on Prime Video, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE LOWDOWN
DUSAN LAJOVIC
31-year-old Dusan Lajovic qualified well this week with solid wins on clay over Adrian Mannarino and Roberto Carballes Baena and that looks to have settled him into the tournament after a three-set victory over Borna Coric. World number 77 Lajovic has been struggling to impose himself on tournaments for some time on tour but he remains a very tricky player on clay at his best, with his only ATP title coming on the surface at the Umag Open in 2019.
CASPER RUUD
Current world number seven Casper Ruud could be overtaken by Carlos Alcaraz this week if he does not at least match the Spaniard’s progress in Madrid. The 23-year-old finished runner-up to Alcaraz at the Miami Open last month for a first Masters final which comes as a surprise after his prowess on clay, on which he owns six ATP titles after claiming this season’s Buenos Aires Open. Ruud was shocked in the quarter-finals of the Munich Open last week by Botic van de Zandschulp, losing from a set up.
THE PREDICTION
Ruud has beaten Lajovic in all three of their previous meetings on tour, each in straight sets, including at this season’s ATP Cup whilst representing Norway. The 23-year-old has been found out a few times of late but he is still well inside the top 10 players on tour on clay and he will be confident of overcoming Lajovic, despite the Serb’s prowess on this surface. Take Ruud to win outright or in straight sets for a reasonable risk.
