Ruud vs Hurkacz: prediction for the Roland Garros match
Casper Ruud goes against Hubert Hurkacz in the Round of 16 at the 2022 French Open. Who will progress to the quarterfinals? Here's our prediction.

Command Analysis

Casper Ruud

Just before the start of the French Open, Casper Ruudwon the tournament in Geneva. This might be the reason why he looks a bit tired at the Paris Major. In his opener, Ruud dropped a set against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (6-7, 7-6, 6-2, 7-6). Then, after a straight-set victory over Emil Ruusuvuori (6-3, 6-4, 6-2), the Norwegian had a very difficult match against Lorenzo Sonego. Ruud needed five sets to progress to the last 16 (6-2, 6-7, 1-6, 6-4, 6-3).

Hubert Hurkacz

Hubert Hurkacz has won all of his matches here in straight sets. First, the Polish tennis player defeated the 20-year-old Italian Giulio Zeppieri (7-5, 6-2, 7-5), then he celebrated success over Marco Cecchinato (6-1, 6-4 , 6-2). In the third round, Hurkacz faced David Goffin, whom he also managed to close in three sets (7-5, 6-2, 6-1).
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Ruud has played 6 tie-breaks in his last 5 matches.

Ставка1st set: total over 9.5 games
In 3 of Hurkacz's last 5 matches, more than 9 games were played in the first set.

Tip and bets
Ruud looked very tired in his match against Sonego, and won mostly due to Sonego's own mistakes in the final set. We think that Hurkacz won't be as forgiving as the Italian. The Polish tennis player is in good form and should be able to defeat Ruud.
Our prediction - Hurkacz to win
Nevertheless, Ruud is the favorite in this matchup, and he will fight till the end. We predict an intense, close match and suggest taking the over.
Second prediction - total over 38 games