US Open 2024: Casper Ruud vs Yunchaokete Bu preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick
Match Details
Fixture: (8) Casper Ruud vs Yunchaokete Bu
Date: August 26, 2024 (Monday)
Tournament: US Open 2024
Round: First round ( Round of 128)
Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, United States
Category: Grand Slam
Surface: Hard
Prize money: $75,000,000
Live telecast: USA - ESPN | Canada - TSN | UK - Sky Sports | India - Sony Sports
Casper Ruud vs Yunchaokete Bu preview
Eighth seed Casper Ruud will take on Yunchaokete Bu in the first round of the US Open on Monday (August 26).
Ruud has not made a significant impact this season considering his high standards. The Norwegian has amassed 44 wins from 58 matches, including title-winning runs in the Barcelona Open and the Geneva Open. He also secured runner-up finishes in Los Cabos, Acapulco and Monte-Carlo, where he lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets.
Ruud will enter New York on the back of early exits in Montreal and Cincinnati. Despite a valiant effort against Felix Auger-Aliassime, he fell to the Canadian in the second round of the Cincinnati Open, 6-3, 6-1. The 25-year-old will be keen to steady the ship in New York.
Yunchaokete Bu, on the contrary, has played most of his tennis on the ATP Challenger circuit in his career. He's chalked up title-winning runs in the Wuxi Challenger and the Granby Challenger this year.
The Chinese player will make his third appearance on the main tour in the US Open. He entered the main draw in New York via the qualifiers and defeated Aslan Karatsev in the final round. Bu outlasted the Russian in three sets, 1-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Casper Ruud vs Yunchaokete Bu head-to-head
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Casper Ruud vs Yunchaokete Bu odds
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Casper Ruud vs Yunchaokete Bu prediction
Ruud is one of the most underrated players on the men's tour. He's reached 15 finals in the last three years, including three at Grand Slam events on tour. The Norwegian is known for his formidable all-around game and effective decision-making skills on the court.
Bu will have an opportunity to announce himself on tour and give Ruud a run for his money. He has a steady all-around game and is known for his deft touch at the net.
Considering their skill sets and experience at the highest level, Ruud will surely be the favorite to come out on top. The Norwegian was one win away from clinching the US Open in 2022 and will hope to go one step further this time around. He will be hungry to achieve more success and should be able to begin his campaign with a win.
Pick: Casper Ruud to win in three sets.