Miomir Kecmanovic vs Casper Ruud Preview & Prediction | 2024 Italian Open | Second Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 1000
When is Miomir Kecmanovic vs Casper Ruud on and what time does it start? Miomir Kecmanovic vs Casper Ruud will take place on Friday 10th May, 2024 – not before 15:00 (UK)
Where is Miomir Kecmanovic vs Casper Ruud taking place? Miomir Kecmanovic vs Casper Ruud will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy
What surface is Miomir Kecmanovic vs Casper Ruud being played on? Miomir Kecmanovic vs Casper Ruud will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Miomir Kecmanovic vs Casper Ruud? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Miomir Kecmanovic vs Casper Ruud
What channel is Miomir Kecmanovic vs Casper Ruud on in the UK? Miomir Kecmanovic vs Casper Ruud will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Miomir Kecmanovic vs Casper Ruud in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Miomir Kecmanovic vs Casper Ruud live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number seven Casper Ruud should see this fortnight as his biggest opportunity yet to win a first Masters title, with victory at the Barcelona 500 last month proving that he can be more than an ATP 250 flat-track bully. The absence of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, coupled with his recent victories over world number one Novak Djokovic in Monte-Carlo and Stefanos Tsitsipas in Barcelona, say he could be the dark horse that this wide-open draw has opened the door for but a shock exit to Felix Auger-Aliassime last time out in Madrid brings doubt to the equation.
World number 58 Miomir Kecmanovic is far better than his current deflated ranking suggests, particularly on clay, and a straight-sets opener over qualifier Brandon Nakashima on Thursday gives him the foothold needed to dig deep here. Ruud beat the Serb in straight sets at this stage of Madrid two weeks ago to level their head-to-head 2-2 and he has won each of the last two, both on clay, to look like taking the lead here. Back the Norwegian to win outright for caution’s sake in what could be a lengthy battle.
TIP: CASPER RUUD TO WIN
