Casper Ruud - Alexander Zverev predictions and free betting tips [07/06/2024]

Today in the Roland Garros Semi-final, Norwegian Casper Ruud will play against German Alexander Zverev. The prediction for the Ruud vs Zverev match is already here!

Casper Ruud

World number 7 Casper Ruud continues to show impressive results on clay in 2024, winning tournaments in Geneva and Barcelona and confirming his status as one of the best clay-court players. This season, he has confidently advanced at Roland Garros, already winning five matches, including against Felipe Meligeni Rodrigues Alves (6-3, 6-4, 6-3), Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (7-6, 1-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3), Tomas Etcheverry (6-4, 1-6, 6-2, 6-2), and Taylor Fritz (7-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-2). An additional day of rest, received after Novak Djokovic withdrew from the tournament due to injury, gave Ruud more time to recover.

Ruud is not only showing excellent results in matches but also incredible resilience in difficult situations. Throughout the tournament, his game has only become stronger, as seen in his recent matches where he demonstrated the ability to manage tense moments on the court. Ruud's quality play is crucial, especially considering that his playing style, combining a powerful forehand and good serve, makes him one of the most unpredictable players on clay. Two Roland Garros finals speak for themselves, and with 16 victories in his last 18 matches on the Parisian courts, he is a formidable contender.

In recent years, Ruud has confirmed his ability to compete at the highest level, reaching the Roland Garros final twice, something not achieved by non-top-5 players in a long time. Despite the absence of titles in ATP 1000 clay tournaments, his consistent performances in major competitions, including his third consecutive Roland Garros semi-final, highlight his stability, making him a serious contender for victory in every match he plays.

Alexander Zverev

Reaching the Roland Garros semi-finals, Alexander Zverev has demonstrated outstanding form, which has improved this season, particularly on clay. The German tennis player, ranked 4th in the world, has won clay titles in Barcelona and Geneva, confirming his ambitions for the Paris title. In the current tournament, he has shown impressive results, defeating Rafael Nadal (6-3, 7-6, 6-3), David Goffin (7-6, 6-2, 6-2), Tallon Griekspoor (3-6, 6-4, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6), Holger Rune (4-6, 6-1, 5-7, 7-6, 6-2), and Alex de Minaur (6-4, 7-6, 6-4).

At Roland Garros, Zverev once again confirmed his class. His strong first serve and active baseline play helped him endure several tough matches, each lasting over 4 hours. The particularly tense matches against Griekspoor and Rune, both extending to over 4 hours, showcased his endurance and strategy, enabling him to emerge victorious. These victories underscore his ability to succeed on clay, and two five-set thrillers against Griekspoor and Rune, won from a 1-2 set deficit, highlight his incredible mental resilience.

Zverev's path to the Roland Garros semi-finals has confirmed his status as one of the best clay-court players in the world. He has demonstrated that he can beat top players and is ready to break into the top 3 following a severe ligament injury at Roland Garros 2022. After triumphing in Rome and performing well in Paris, Zverev approaches the semi-finals as a favourite.

Head-to-Head

In the head-to-head history between Casper Ruud and Alexander Zverev, the score is even at 2-2. The last two meetings were won by the Norwegian. In particular, at Roland Garros in 2023, Ruud secured a convincing victory with a score of 6-4, 6-3, 6-0. Ruud also defeated Zverev at the Miami tournament in 2022, where the match ended 6-3, 1-6, 6-3. The previous two matches were won by Zverev — in Paris in 2021 (7-5, 6-4) and in Cincinnati in the same year (6-1, 6-3).

Prediction for the Ruud vs Zverev Match

The bookmakers favour Alexander, but Ruud's two Roland Garros finals cannot be overlooked. Additionally, it should be noted that Zverev played two gruelling matches in the round of 16 and the round of 32, spending not only 9 hours on the court but also a lot of energy. I expect at least 4 sets and a total of more than 38.5 games.