Casper Ruud vs Alexander Zverev Odds & Prediction – French Open Semifinals
By Robert Duff in Tennis
Published:
- Fourth-seeded Casper Ruud is a slight -110 underdog to Alexander Zverev in their French Open men’s singles semifinal on Friday, June 9
- You can get a -110 favorite’s betting line on #22 seed Zverev
- Zverev owns a 2-1 edge over Rudd in head-to-head meetings
Casper Ruud and Alexander Zverev are making a habit of getting to the French Open semifinals. Zverev will be playing in the final four of men’s singles play at Roland Garros for the third year in a row. Meanwhile, Ruud is back in the semis for the second consecutive tournament. Read on for an analysis of Casper Ruud vs Alexander Zverev.
Ruud got to the final last year, only to be beaten in straight sets by Rafael Nadal. It was Nadal who beat Zverev in the semifinals. The German player is still seeking to play in his first final at Roland Garros.
Zverev has beaten Ruud twice in three prior meetings. Perhaps that’s one of the reasons why the German is set as the slight -110 favorite to win this match in the Ruud vs Zverev odds.
Casper Ruud vs Alexander Zverev Odds
| Player | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casper Ruud (NOR) | +0.5 (-115) | -105 | O 38.5 (-130) |
| Alexander Zverev (GER) | -0.5 (-105) | -110 | U 38.5 (+105) |
At -105, Ruud is given an underdog betting line in the French Open odds even though he’s rated 23 places higher in the ATP rankings than Zverev. The spread is -0.5 in favor of Zverev. The over/under on the match total is set at 38.5 games. This match is slated for Friday, June 9 at 8:45 am EST.
In the French Open odds, Zverev is the +814 third betting choice, just ahead of Ruud (+914).
Odds as of June 8 at DraftKings Sportsbook. Be sure to claim this DraftKings promo code to make your Ruud vs Zverev picks at the French Open.
Ruud Sends Rune Packing Again
For the second year in a row, Ruud found himself facing Denmark’s Holger Rune in the French Open quarterfinals. And for the second successive tournament, it was the Dane who was going home.
Fourth-seeded Ruud won 6-1, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 over #6 seed Rune. Ruud is now 5-1 against Rune in head to head meetings.
Thanks Holger! See you on the 🌱
— Casper Ruud (@CasperRuud98) June 8, 2023
Ruud served five aces, compared to one for Rune. He won 72% of his first service points and five of 13 break points. Rune was 1-for-7 on service breaks.
Rune looked to be out of gas following his five-set win over Francisco Cerundolo in the fourth round.
Zverev Back Where It Ended Last Year
It was during his 2022 French Open semifinal against Rafael Nadal that Zverev suffered a horrific season-ending ankle injury. It resulted in what Zverev describes as the most difficult year of his life.
Ruud vs Zverev Match History
| Year | Tournament | Surface | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ATP Miami (QF) | Outdoor Hard | 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 | Ruud |
| 2021 | ATP Paris (QF) | Indoor Hard | 7-5, 6-4 | Zverev |
| 2021 | ATP Cincinnati (QF) | Outdoor Hard | 6-1, 6-3 | Zverev |
The #22 seed bounced unseeded Cinderella story Tomas Martin Etcheverry of Argentine 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to back to the semifinals at Roland Garros.
World #49 Etcheverry hadn’t dropped a set at Roland Garros coming into this match. But after they split the first two sets, Zverev roared back from 0-2 down to win five straight games and claim the third set.
During that set, the German player hit 12 winners and won 86% (12-of-14) net points.
Ruud vs Zverev Head-to-Head
| 24 (Dec. 22, 1998) | Age | 26 (April 20, 1997) |
| Oslo, Norway | Birthplace | Hamburg, Germany |
| 6-0 | Height | 6-6 |
| 10 | Career ATP Singles Titles | 19 |
| 2 (Sept. 12, 2022) | Career-Best Ranking | 2 (June 13, 2022) |
| 4 | Current Ranking | 27 |
| $14,177,809 | Career Earnings | $33,925,794 |
| 21-11 | 2023 Won/Loss Record | 20-13 |
| 1 | ATP Main Draw Head-to-Head Wins | 2 |
Tsitsip
Ruud vs Zverev Prediction
Ruud is one win away from reaching his second straight French Open final and third Grand Slam final of his tennis career. He’s 3-0 in previous Grand Slam semifinal matches.
Then 🆚 Now
Alexander Zverev's comeback has been nothing short of remarkable at Roland Garros. pic.twitter.com/Mj9QyRbf9x
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) June 7, 2023
Both of these players traditionally thrive when playing on clay surfaces. On clay, the Norwegian is an impressive 16-5 this year. Meanwhile, Zverev is 28-7 all-time at Roland Garros. He’s won 13 matches on clay this year.
Ruud appears to be right on top of his game at the present time. He’s 11-2 over his last 13 matches, all on clay courts. The Norwegian has reached the  semifinals in three of his last five Grand Slam events. He’s 69-17 on clay since 2021.
Ruud vs Zverev Picks:
- Ruud to win (-105)
- Ruud 3-1 (+400)
BETMGM SPORTSBOOKUSE CODE SBD1500 & GET $1,500 BACK IN BONUS BETS
BET365 SPORTSBOOKBET $5 & GET $150 IN BONUS BETS WITH CODE DIME365
FANATICS SPORTSBOOKBET & GET UP TO $1,000 IN BONUS BETS!
DRAFTKINGS SPORTSBOOKBET $5 & GET $200 IN BONUS BETS INSTANTLY!
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOKBET $5 & GET $250 IF YOUR BET WINS
CAESARS SPORTSBOOKUSE CODE SBD2DYW & BET $1 TO DOUBLE THE WINNINGS ON YOUR FIRST 10 BETS!
Must be 21+. GAMBLING PROBLEM? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (CO, IL, KS, KY, MD, MI, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, WY); (800) 327-5050 or gamblinghelplinema.org (MA); (877) 8-HOPENY (NY); 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ); (888) 789-7777 (CT); 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA); 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN); mdgamblinghelp.org (MD); morethanagame.nc.gov (NC); 1800gambler.net (WV)
Sports Writer
An industry veteran, Bob literally taught the course on the history of sports at Elder College. He has worked as a Sports Columnist for Postmedia, appeared as a guest on several radio stations, was the Vice President of the Society For International Hockey Research in Ontario, and written 25 books.
