Nick Kyrgios vs Casper Ruud Prediction & Betting Tips - ATP Indian Wells

Prediction published on 13/03/2022, 10:29  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 13/03/2022 at 12:23 in Tennis Predictions

Eighth seeded Casper Ruud takes on Nick Kyrgios in the third round at Indian Wells. The winner of this match faces either tenth seed Jannik Sinner or unseeded Benjamin Bonzi in the last 16. Ruud is the world number eight, a position he's held throughout this year. The Norwegian was in 25th place this time last year. Ruud had only played in three tournaments before coming to Indian Wells. He won two of his three matches in the ATP Cup but then missed the Australian Open through injury. He returned in a clay court tournament in Buenos Aires in February and won that event, beating Diego Schwartzmann in the final after losing the first set. His most recent appearance was in a Davis Cup qualifier, beating Mikhail Kukushkin but losing to Alexander Bublik in three sets. He beat Christopher Eubanks in straight sets to reach this Indian Wells third round..

Nick Kyrgios is the world number 132 but began the year ranked 93rd. The Australian was 50th this time last year but hasn't been playing regularly on the circuit. This year has seen him play just one tournament prior to this event. That was in the Australian Open, where he beat Liam Broady but then lost to Daniil Medvedev in four sets. It was still a successful Grand Slam for Kygrios as he teamed with Thanasi Kokkinakis to win the men's doubles. Kyrgios was given a wild card to compete at Indian Wells. He's had wins over Sebastian Baez and 32nd seed Federico Delbonis to reach the third round, losing only eight games. He's only had one match in the past against Ruud, losing to him on clay in Rome three years ago. Go for Ruud to get another win in this match.