Jaume Munar vs Casper Ruud Prediction

Casper Ruud, currently ranked 7th, boasts a form index of 64.34 and an impressive Elo rating of 3682.18. His surface strength index of 34.32 showcases his proficiency on clay, and he is less fatigued with 176 minutes on court. In contrast, Jaume Munar, ranked 66th, has a lower form index of 50.08 and an Elo rating of 1285.31. Munar's surface strength index is significantly lower at 9.48. This disparity indicates that Ruud is not only more skilled on clay but also better positioned to handle the physical demands of the match. Notably, Ruud's mean serve index (95.76) is slightly lower than Munar's (96.61), but the difference in their mean return index (Ruud at 85.86 compared to Munar at 88.60) does not exceed 5 points, highlighting a close contest in return capabilities. Both players have shown solid form recently; Munar has won all his previous matches in Rome without dropping a set against Sebastian Korda, Ben Shelton, and Tomas Barrios Vera. Ruud has also been dominant, winning his last three matches, including a recent straight-sets victory against Matteo Berrettini. However, Ruud's matches have generally been shorter in duration, suggesting that he has conserved energy better than Munar, who has played more minutes on court.