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Match Details
Fixture: (14) Casper Ruud vs (23) Sebastian Korda
Date: April 27, 2025
Tournament: Mutua Madrid Open 2025
Round: Third Round (Round of 32)
Venue: Caja Magica, Madrid, Spain
Surface: Clay
Category: ATP Masters 1000
Prize Money: $8,619,262
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Casper Ruud vs Sebastian Korda preview
2021 semifinalist Casper Ruud will face 23rd seed Sebastian Korda in the third round of the 2025 Madrid Open on Sunday (April 27).
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While Ruud has compiled a respectable 16-6 win/loss record on the ATP Tour in 2025, he has failed to make a dent in the field during this year's European claycourt swing. The Norwegian exited in the Round of 16 and the quarterfinals of the Monte-Carlo Masters and the Barcelona Open, respectively, which led to him falling outside the men's top 10 for the first time since 2021.
That said, the former World No. 2 has given a good account of himself in Madrid so far. Having received a first-round Bye at Caja Magica, he defeated France's Arthur Rinderknech 6-3, 6-4 to move into the third round of the 1000-level event. His next opponent will be Korda, who lost two of his last three matches on clay.
The World No. 24 American also received a bye into the second round of the Madrid Open, where he needed one hour and 42 minutes to outlast Argentine teen Federico Cina 6-3, 3-6, 6-1. The 24-year-old will be eager to record his career-best result at the tournament by reaching the Round of 16 for the first time in four appearances.
Casper Ruud vs Sebastian Korda head-to-head
Ruud and Korda have never met on the ATP Tour, so their head-to-head record stands at 0-0.
Casper Ruud vs Sebastian Korda odds
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Casper Ruud vs Sebastian Korda prediction
Ruud has struggled to penetrate the court with his forehand lately, which is a big sign of worry considering it is his biggest weapon. The 26-year-old's serve and backhand have also been underwhelming, meaning Korda has considerable chances of springing an upset over his higher-ranked opponent
The 23rd seed, on his part, has yet to make his mark on the dirt this season. That said, the American enjoyed a good campaign at the Miami Open in March as he reached the quarterfinals against all odds. Provided he can overpower Ruud and not let his movement be exposed, the 6'5 big-hitter is likely to go through to the fourth round in Madrid.
Pick: Korda to win in straight sets.
