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ATP Finals 2024: Alexander Zverev vs Casper Ruud preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds, and pick
Alexander Zverev vs Casper Ruud Preview
Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud are set to face off in the semi-finals of the ATP Finals on Saturday. Both players have been in excellent form this year and will be looking to reach the final.
Zverev is the reigning Olympic champion and has won two Masters 1000 titles this year. He is currently ranked fourth in the world. Ruud is ranked seventh in the world and has won two ATP 250 titles this year.
This will be the fourth meeting between Zverev and Ruud. Zverev has won two of the previous three meetings, including a 6-2, 6-4 victory in the final of the Madrid Open earlier this year.
The match is expected to be close, but Zverev will be the slight favorite. He has more experience at the ATP Finals and has been in better form this year.
Alexander Zverev vs Casper Ruud Head-to-Head
* Zverev leads the head-to-head 2-1.
* Zverev has won the last two meetings.
* The last meeting was in the final of the Madrid Open earlier this year, where Zverev won 6-2, 6-4.
Alexander Zverev vs Casper Ruud Prediction
Zverev is the slight favorite to win the match. He has more experience at the ATP Finals and has been in better form this year. However, Ruud is a dangerous opponent and will be confident after his victory over Nadal in the quarter-finals.
The match is likely to be decided by small margins. Zverev has the edge in terms of power and experience, but Ruud is a more consistent player and will be looking to outlast his opponent.
The odds for the match are:
* Zverev to win: 1/2
* Ruud to win: 9/4
Alexander Zverev vs Casper Ruud Pick
I am picking Zverev to win the match. He is the more experienced player and has been in better form this year.