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Vukic vs Ruud: ATP Shanghai Match Prediction
Vukic and Ruud will clash in the second round of the tournament in Shanghai on October 4. Although Ruud has faced recent challenges and could potentially lose to any opponent, Vukic does not seem prepared to pull off an upset. With a negative record on outdoor hard courts this season, the Australian is unlikely to pose a significant threat to the Norwegian. What should you bet on in this match? Discover our predictions.
Command Analysis
Aleksandar Vukic
AustraliaCurrent Form
Vukić advanced past Corentin Moutet in the first round of the Shanghai Masters with a score of 2-6, 6-3, 6-4. Alexander recorded six aces and converted three break points while losing three games on his serve. This marked his 12th victory on outdoor hard courts this season against 17 losses.
Professional Qualities
Vukić's gameplay blends power with simplicity. His strong serve and forehand are his main weapons. However, this style demands excellent physical fitness. While he may not be the fastest player on the court, he can deliver extraordinary shots at crucial moments.
Current Rankings and Performance
Vukić currently ranks 90th in the world, having previously been in the top 50. His best achievement this season was reaching the semifinals at the grass tournament in Eastbourne.
Betting Insights
Seven of Vukić's last ten matches have gone over the game total.
Casper Ruud
NorwayCurrent Form
Ruud suffered a first-round defeat to Jordan Thompson in Tokyo last week. His overall clay court stats this season are solid with 21 wins against nine losses.
Professional Qualities
Ruud exemplifies psychological resilience. He maintains high concentration throughout matches and plays effectively in extended rallies. His signature shot is a forehand with exceptional topspin. However, the Norwegian struggles on faster surfaces, particularly outdoor hard courts. Nevertheless, he is actively working on improving his performance on these surfaces.
Current Tour Performance
Once ranked second in the world, Ruud now stands ninth in the ATP rankings. This season, he has clinched two titles with victories on clay in Barcelona and Geneva.
Betting Insights
Ruud has lost four of his last five matches.
Trends
Bet Set efficiency: 1>2
In 3 of the last 5 matches, Vukic's on-court performance followed this pattern
2.31Bet No tiebreak in the match
This bet was successful in 3 of Ruud's last 5 matches
1.94Tip and bets
Ruud is currently capable of losing to anyone, but fortunately for the Norwegian, Vukic isn't the type of player ready to pull off an upset. Alexander has been struggling this season, and his stats on hard courts this year are not in his favor.
Our prediction is a Ruud victory with a handicap of (-4) games at odds of 2.12
Total Bets
Ruud has lost his form toward the end of the season and is not showing significant results. However, we believe he should overcome Vukić comfortably.
The second prediction is under 22 games at odds of 1.85
First Set Bets
In three of Ruud's last five matches, more than 9.5 games have been played in the first set. We expect Kasper's upcoming match against Vukić to also start with a high-scoring first set.
Our prediction is over 9.5 games in the first set at odds of 1.81
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