Hamburg Open 2020: Casper Ruud vs Benoit Paire Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction


Hamburg Open 2020: Casper Ruud vs Benoit Paire Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction
Casper Ruud (left) and Benoit Paire

Semifinalist at the Rome Masters last week, Casper Ruud will take on Benoit Paire in a Round of 32 encounter at the Hamburg Open 2020. The match promises to be an exciting affair as one player is in the peak of his form while other is having both on and off the court struggles.

Casper Ruud vs Benoit Paire: Preview

Benoit Paire

Talking about the performance leading to the tournament, Casper Ruud had the result of his career when he marched to the last-four stage in ATP Masters 1000 event in Rome. The 21-year old Norwegian even gave a major scare to eventual champion Novak Djokovic in the semifinal, having two set points in the opening set before blowing off the opportunity and losing out in straight sets 5-7, 3-6.

On the other hand, the long break due to the pandemic has resulted in a major downfall for Benoit Paire. The 31-year-old Frenchman was due to play at the US Open before testing COVID-19 positive. The World No.25 then arrived in Rome, seeking to get some redemption. However, Paire lost in the first round itself to local sensation Jannik Sinner 2-6, 1-6.

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Casper Ruud vs Benoit Paire: Head-to-Head

It will be their first meeting on the ATP Tour. Both players are yet to play against each other. So the head-to-head record stands at 0-0.

Casper Ruud vs Benoit Paire: Prediction

Casper Ruud

There is nothing to separate between them on the basis of rankings. While Casper Ruud is World No.30, Paire is ranked five places above him. The major difference between them, though, is the current form of respective players. While Ruud is having a purple patch of form, Paire is going through one of the worst times of his career.

Based on this, Ruud is expected to advance to the next round, albeit, he will have to face a stiff challenge from the Frenchman. Roland Garros is just a week away and everyone would want to make a statement before entering in the Grand Slam, therefore, making the contest all the more intriguing.

Match Prediction: Casper Ruud defeats Benoit Paire in a match that may go to the distance.

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