France vs Norway | Adrian Mannarino vs Casper Ruud Preview & Prediction | 2024 United Cup
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THE FACTS
When is Adrian Mannarino vs Casper Ruud on and what time does it start? Adrian Mannarino vs Casper Ruud will take place on Thursday 4th January, 2024 – not before 09:30 (UK)
Where is Adrian Mannarino vs Casper Ruud taking place? Adrian Mannarino vs Casper Ruud will take place at the Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney, Australia
What surface is Adrian Mannarino vs Casper Ruud being played on? Adrian Mannarino vs Casper Ruud will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Adrian Mannarino vs Casper Ruud? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Adrian Mannarino vs Casper Ruud
What channel is Adrian Mannarino vs Casper Ruud on in the UK? Adrian Mannarino vs Casper Ruud cannot be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Adrian Mannarino vs Casper Ruud in the UK? Tennis TV subscribers can stream Adrian Mannarino vs Casper Ruud live in the UK
THE PREDICTION
In-form Adrian Mannarino brought a career-high ATP world ranking of 22nd into the United Cup after an incredible late season last year saw him pick up three of his now five ATP titles. The 35-year-old impressively beat Lorenzo Sonego in straight sets on Wednesday to seal the teal 2-0 for France in a play-off with Italy for the quarter-finals and he came very close to finally beating Alexander Zverev for the first time in nine attempts on Monday, taking the first set before defeat in a 2-1 result for France. Mannarino is the weak link of this French side but he will back himself to make a go at this clash with world number 11 Casper Ruud, whom he beat in their only previous encounter way back in 2019.
25-year-old Ruud has practically single-handedly dragged Norway through to the quarter-finals with two straight-set victories over Borna Coric and Tallon Griekspoor, combining well with Ulrikke Eikeri to edge a doubles decider against Croatia on Monday, and he will be called upon once again here to more than likely force a decider. Back Ruud to win at least a set in this current vein but underestimate Mannarino, who is maximising his abilities right now, at your peril.
TIP: CASPER RUUD TO WIN A SET
