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Fixture: (4) Alexander Zverev vs (7) Casper Ruud
Date: June 7, 2024
Tournament: French Open 2024
Round: Semifinal
Venue: Paris, France
Category: Grand Slam
Surface: Clay (Outdoor)
Prize Money: €53,478,000
Live Telecast: USA - NBC, Tennis Channel, Peacock | Canada - TSN, RDS | UK - Eurosport, Discovery+ | India - Sony Ten
Alexander Zverev vs Casper Ruud preview
Fourth seed Alexander Zverev will face off against seventh seed Casper Ruud in the semifinal of the 2024 French Open on Friday, June 7.
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Zverev has been playing some of his best tennis this year. He arrived at Roland-Garros fresh off a commanding title win at the Italian Open and has maintained his strong form throughout the tournament.
The German defeated 14-time tournament champion Rafael Nadal, David Goffin, Tallon Griekspoor, Holger Rune, and Alex de Minaur to secure a semifinal berth for the fourth consecutive year.
Zverev and De Minaur both played well, but the 27-year-old, despite not always being at his best, dug deep when it mattered the most. He produced aggressive, front-foot tennis to overcome the Aussie with a 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-4 victory.
Ruud has also been in good form, and his campaign at the French Open this year has been no exception. The Norwegian entered Paris following a title-winning run in Geneva. He advanced past Felipe Alves, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Tomas Martin Etcheverry, and Taylor Fritz to reach the quarterfinals.
He was scheduled to meet Novak Djokovic in the last eight, but the Serb's withdrawal from the tournament due to a knee injury granted him a ticket to the semifinals.
Alexander Zverev vs Casper Ruud head-to-head
Zverev and Ruud have faced each other four times on the ATP Tour, with their head-to-head record standing at 2-2. Their most recent encounter was at the French Open in 2023, where the Norwegian triumphed 6-3, 6-4, 6-0 in the semifinals.
Alexander Zverev vs Casper Ruud odds
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Alexander Zverev vs Casper Ruud prediction
The semifinal between Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud promises to be captivating, as both players have showcased exceptional form throughout the 2024 French Open.
Zverev is an aggressive baseliner, with his service game being one of his greatest assets recently. He utilizes his height and power to consistently send the ball deep, forcing his opponents onto the backfoot. He also has a very powerful backhand, while his forehand features relatively more topspin.
Meanwhile, Ruud's expertise lies in clay courts. His movement on the red dirt is exceptional, allowing him to build points with precision. What sets him apart is his versatility—he's not afraid to mix things up with a variety of slice shots and skilled net play.
Given Ruud's solid history on clay and his previous comfortable win against Zverev in the same tournament last year, he's likely to emerge victorious and reach his third consecutive French Open final.
Pick: Casper Ruud to win in five sets.
