The ATP tour in Acapulco is already up and serving the thrilling action that fans expected. As the tournament has reached its round of 32, Casper Ruud is set to have a gripping showdown against Chris Eubanks for the fourth time in his career.
While the Norwegian has had just a few matches in his portfolio right from the start of this season, his competitor stands with nearly the same numbers. But who among them has better odds of winning? Let’s find out!
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According to recent years’ analysis, Ruud has played 61 matches on various courts and won about 54% of them. He has played around 26 games per match, with about 82% of his service games won on average. However, Ruud’s return game-winning percentage is slightly lower at around 25%. Talking specifically about hard courts, Ruud has played 29 matches and won around 26.8 games per match. His service game winning percentage remains high at 83%, but his return win percentage is lower at 23%.
Casper Ruud's hard court wins
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On the other side of the court, Chris Eubanks has played 47 matches in the past year, winning about 51% of them. On average, he plays around 28 games per match, with a service game winning percentage of about 84%. While his return game-winning percentage is quite low at around 15%, Eubanks’ performance is similar with a service win percentage of 83% and a return success rate of 14%.
Ruud vs Eubanks: Head-to-head
Looking at the head-to-head stats between the two, both players have faced each other in a total of three matches. Casper Ruud, who leads the score with 2-1, faced a defeat against the American in their first showdown dating back to 2018.
While the Norwegian managed to lead the score with two consecutive victories in their last two showdowns, it remains to be seen if he adds one more digit to his lead or gets even with his upcoming opponent in Acapulco.
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Prediction: Ruud is likely to win in a three-set thriller
Based on their recent performances and playing styles, it seems like Casper Ruud has a good chance of winning against Chris Eubanks in a three-set match. Although Eubanks had a great season on grass last year, he hasn’t been able to perform as well on hard courts recently.
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On the other hand, Ruud may not be at his peak level, but he is still a strong and consistent player who is difficult to defeat. Considering these factors, it’s likely that Ruud will come out on top in this match. However, anything can happen in tennis, so it will be interesting to see how the match unfolds.