Casper Ruud vs Roberto Bautista Agut: Betting on the Spaniard

Both Ruud and Bautista Agut played their first matches at the ATP tournament excellently, so we certainly expect a high-quality game. We hope that it will be quite protracted. The bookmakers consider the Norwegian the favourite, although it is worth noting that Roberto has experience defeating Casper. Perhaps the bookmakers underestimate #1 in Spain at the Australian tournament? Several betting options are available!

In Sydney, Casper beat Lajović in two sets. Despite this confident victory, the Norwegian national team lost the match encounter with a score of 1:2. That is, the Scandinavians have few real chances to make it to the playoffs. In the game against Lajovic, Ruud fired once an ace with three double faults. At the same time, he won 79% of points on his first serve and 64% of points on his opponent’s second serve. The Norwegian is in good form, and he has a 3-undefeated streak that has lasted since the Davis Cup.

It was a high-quality match from the beginning until the end. Near the end I got a bit nervous. When you are trying to close out the match it is normal. I haven’t been playing matches for four or five weeks now, so it is a bit difficult to get that rhythm going. I am very happy to get my first win and I am starting my year off well.

Casper Ruud after defeating Lajović

Roberto confidently beat Garin in the ATP Cup first round - confidently enough, 6:0, 6:3. The Spanish national team 3:0 turned out to be stronger than Chile (3:0). In general, we believe that Spaniards are somewhat underestimated. Sure, the Pyreneans in Sydney do not have a top like Nadal, Medvedev or Zverev, but there are equal players and a stable team. Plus, Roberto already has experience in defeating Casper. In May 2018, the Spaniard confidently beat the Norwegian with a score of 2:0. Roberto played a beyond reproach match against Garin. In general, Bautista-Agut is usually good at the start of the season. The Spaniard knows how to bring himself to the beginning of the season in good shape.

This is a difficult match to predict, as well as most of the confrontations of approximately equal opponents. As for the upcoming game, it seems more critical for Casper to prepare thoroughly for the Australian Open. At the same time, the Spaniards set themselves to win the tournament. Roberto will do everything possible to gain the title in Sydney without Nadal. We believe that the Spaniard is highly motivated.