Roberto Bautista-Agut vs Casper Ruud Prediction & Betting Tips - Swiss Indoors ATP Basel

Prediction published on 22/10/2024, 03:57  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 22/10/2024 at 04:01 in Tennis Predictions

Roberto Bautista-Agut, playing in Basel as a Special Exempt, will take on second seed Casper Ruud in the first round. Let’s have a look at the stats and a prediction for this Wednesday match.

In-form Bautista-Agut comes seeking another strong start in Basel. Right from a title run in Antwerp, the Spaniard has won his last five matches, all on indoor hard courts.

He was in magnificent form in Antwerp, only dropping one set throughout the tournament. Bautista-Agut is making his sixth Basel appearance.

In the last five, he reached at least the quarter-finals four times. The 36-year-old, who has defeated Ruud twice, is placed 45th in the ATP.

Casper Ruud defeated Bautista-Agut the last time they met; two seasons ago in Montreal. He will hope for the same outcome as he seeks to start a strong run and end his recent inconsistency. 

Ruud, who has compiled a 3-3 record on indoor hard courts, has managed just two wins in his last eight outings. He is coming off a quarter-final exit in Stockholm. 

The world number eight, who has never gone past the second round in Basel, has won 49 matches this season. This has resulted in two titles and three runner-up finishes. 

The winner from this match will take on Shang Juncheng or Denis Shapovalov next.