Paris Olympics 2024: Casper Ruud vs Andrea Vavassori preview, head-to-head, prediction, and pick
Match Details
Fixture: Casper Ruud vs Andrea Vavassori
Date: TBD
Tournament: Paris Olympics 2024
Venue: Roland Garros, Paris, France
Category: Men's Singles
Surface: Clay
Prize Money: NA
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Casper Ruud vs Andrea Vavassori preview
Casper Ruud will take on Andrea Vavassori in an exciting second-round encounter at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Ruud, the sixth seed at this year’s tournament, will have high hopes from his campaign. The Norwegian has had success at Roland Garros, reaching the finals on multiple occasions. This year, he has put together an impressive 41-12 win-loss for the season.
He opened his Olympics campaign with 7-5, 6-1 win over Taro Daniel and will look to take the momentum deeper into the draw.
Vavassori, meanwhile, entered the singles main draw as an alternate. An accomplished player in the doubles discipline, he is a Grand Slam finalist. He partnered Simone Bolleli at the French Open earlier last month.
The Italian also showcased his singles prowess by ousting Pedro Martinez in the opening match. He battled to come through in three sets, winning 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.
Casper Ruud vs Andrea Vavassori head-to-head
Ruud and Vavassori have never crossed paths on the ATP Tour before, so their current head-to-head stands at 0-0.
Casper Ruud vs Andrea Vavassori odds
(Odds will be updated soon.)
Casper Ruud vs Andrea Vavassori prediction
Given the gulf in rankings and the level of experience playing on the singles court, Casper Ruud will be the big favorite to come away with the win.
The Norwegian possesses one of the best forehands on tour. The topspin heavy shot is an absolute weapon on clay and he will look to dictate play from the baseline.
Andrea Vavassori, meanwhile, will try to bring his doubles skills into play and mix things up with net approaches and quick points.
Staying steady from the baseline will not cut it for the Italian against someone like Ruud, who is decidely the more powerful off the ground from among the two players. Vavassori faces an uphill task and unless he can find ways to upset his opponent’s rhythm consistenly enough, he risks being blown away by Ruud’s power.
Prediction: Ruud to win in straight sets