Odds
Player analysis
H. Rune shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 40. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +7.1. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. Serve quality has been average (6.7/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability.
C. Ruud comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.9, meaning C. Ruud has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. Serve quality has been average (6.5/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability.
Recent form
4W 1L last 5
| 17 Oct | Etcheverry | 6-7 6-3 6-4 Ret. | W |
| 16 Oct | Fucsovics | 6-4 6-4 Ret. | W |
| 9 Oct | Vacherot | 6-2 6-7 4-6 Ret. | L |
| 7 Oct | Perricard | 4-6 7-6 3-6 Ret. | W |
| 5 Oct | Humbert | 4-6 4-6 Ret. | W |
Clay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | Clay | Quarter-finals | Rune | 6-4 6-2 | |
| ATP Acapulco | Hard | Semi-finals | Ruud | 3-6 6-3 6-4 | |
| ATP French Open | Clay | Quarter-finals | Ruud | 1-6 2-6 6-3 3-6 | |
| ATP Rome | Clay | Semi-finals | Rune | 6-7 6-4 6-2 | |
| French Open | Clay | Quarter-finals | Ruud | 6-1 4-6 7-6 6-3 | |
| Monte Carlo | Clay | 1/16-finals | Ruud | 7-6 7-5 | |
| Bastad | Clay | 1/8-finals | Ruud | 6-2 |