Odds
Player analysis
C. Alcaraz shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 35. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -5.3 to 21.6, with at least one match where C. Alcaraz was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving C. Alcaraz vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.
C. Ruud arrives in exceptional form — five wins from five, all against top-45 opposition. Serve quality has been average (6.8/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +15 over the last five.
Recent form
Hard court stats
Avg stats — last 5
Head to head
Career meetings between these two players (all tournaments), not only this event. The match at the top of the page is the current tournament fixture.
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATP Indian Wells | Hard | Indian Wells - 1/8-finals | Alcaraz | 6-1 7-6 | |
| Tokyo | Hard | Semi-finals | Alcaraz | 3-6 6-3 6-4 | |
| ATP Finals - Turin | Indoor | Ruud | 1-6 5-7 | ||
| ATP Beijing | Hard | Quarter-finals | Alcaraz | 6-4 6-2 | |
| US Open | Hard | Final | Alcaraz | 4-6 6-2 6-7 3-6 | |
| Miami | Hard | Final | Alcaraz | 7-5 6-4 | |
| Marbella | Clay | Quarter-finals | Alcaraz | 6-2 6-4 |

