Laver Cup 2021: Casper Ruud vs Reilly Opelka Preview, Head to Head, Prediction and Live Stream

Casper Ruud will take on Reilly Opelka in the opening match of the 2021 Laver Cup. Ruud is ranked 10th in the world while Opelka is the World No.19.

Casper Ruud vs Reilly Opelka: Match Details

• Tournament: Laver Cup 2021
• Match: Casper Ruud vs Reilly Opelka
• Round: Round-Robin
• Date: September 24, 2021
• Venue: Boston, USA
• Surface: Indoor Hardcourt

Casper Ruud vs Reilly Opelka: Preview

Casper Ruud will represent Team Europe for the first time in his career. He is coming off an extraordinary season and has been in the form of his life. Post Wimbledon, he won three consecutive titles in three weeks- the Swedish Open, the Swiss Open and the Austrian Open. He then reached the quarterfinals at both Toronto and Cincinnati Masters before bowing out of the second round at Flushing Meadows.

As for his opponent, Reilly Opelka will also be making his Laver Cup debut courtesy an amazing season. In the North American hardcourt swing, he served incredibly well and aced his way through the tournaments. He reached the quarterfinal of the Atlanta Open before reaching the final of the coveted Toronto Masters. He then reached the Round of 16 of the US Open before losing to Lloyd Harris.

Casper Ruud vs Reilly Opelka: Head-to-Head

This will be the third meeting between the duo. Ruud leads the H2H 2-0. They last met at Cincinnati earlier this year where Ruud won in three tight sets.

Casper Ruud vs Reilly Opelka: Prediction

It is poised to be a thrilling encounter given Ruud’s current form and Opelka’s abilities on hard courts. The American will even things out with his serve and the indoor hardcourts should bode well with his game. Expect the match to go down the distance with Opelka winning the Laver Cup opener for Team World.

Prediction: Opelka to win in three sets.

Casper Ruud vs Reilly Opelka: Timings, Live Streaming & Where to Watch

• Japan : 2:00 am (Sept 25)
• Delhi: 10:30 pm
• London: 5:00 pm
• Boston: 1:00 pm
• Melbourne: 4:00 am (Sept 25)

Also read: Laver Cup 2021: Order of play for Friday, 24th September 2021

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