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Match Details
Fixture: (8) Casper Ruud vs Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
Tournament: French Open 2022
Round: First round (Round of 128)
Venue: Paris, France
Category: Grand Slam
Surface: Outdoor clay
Prize money: €21,256,800.
Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel, NBC Sports, Peacock TV | Canada - TSN | UK - Eurosport | India - Sony Ten.
Casper Ruud vs Jo-Wilfried Tsonga preview
In a highly anticipated first-round match at the 2022 French Open, Casper Ruud will take on Frenchman Jo-Wilfred Tsonga.
Ruud, the eighth seed, is coming off a successful title defense in Geneva. The Norwegian beat the likes of Reilly Opelka and Benoit Paire to secure his second title of the season, following his triumph on clay in Buenos Aires. In the process, Ruud became the fifth player in 2022 to win multiple titles.
Tsonga, meanwhile, is set to retire after this year's French Open. He has only managed intermittant matchplay in recent years due to injury woes and has had only had three matches on clay this season, losing all three.
The Frenchman has, however, provided stiff opposition against the likes of Hubert Hurkacz and Felix Auger-Aliassime recently and might give his opponent something to think about.
Casper Ruud vs Jo-Wilfried Tsonga head-to-head
This will be the first meeting between Casper Ruud and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, so their head-to-head stands at 0-0.
Casper Ruud vs Jo-Wilfried Tsonga odds
(All odds are sourced from BetMGM)
Casper Ruud vs Jo-Wilfried Tsonga prediction
Casper Ruud has established himself as one of the best claycourt players of the current generation. His topspin-heavy forehand and serve are potent weapons on clay. With a title last week, he will feel confident about his chances against Tsonga.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga also possesses a few big weapons of his own. The Frenchman's serve is key, as he tends to win easy points behind it. His movement, though, is nowhere near the desired level, and that could prove to be the difference-maker in this match.
Tsonga will look to clobber some forehands and big serves coming in the match. However, Ruud's superior match fitness, form and willingness to engage in long rallies should help him sail through.
Prediction: Casper Ruud to win in straight sets.
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