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TennisSection previews the 2023 Rome Masters quarterfinal match featuring Casper Ruud vs. Francisco Cerundolo on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

Ruud vs Cerundolo Match Details

Where is the match taking place: Casper Ruud vs. Francisco Cerundolo will take place at the Foro Italico, Rome, Italy, for the 2023 Rome Masters.

What is the start time: Casper Ruud vs Francisco Cerundolo will start at 7:00 PM local time.

How can I watch: The match will be telecast live on TennisTV.com.

Ruud vs Cerundolo Head-to-Head

Francisco Cerundolo leads Casper Ruud 2-1 in their head to head. Cerundolo also leads their clay head-to-head 2-0, with both of his wins over the Norwegian coming on the surface. He blasted Ruud off the court very recently in Barcelona, and that will certainly be in both of their minds coming into this match.

Ruud vs Cerundolo Prediction

Casper Ruud played an excellent match against Laslo Djere, showing promising signs of his return to form which is happening right on time as the French Open approaches. Ruud will look to at least defend his semifinal appearance of last year but will have to face Francisco Cerundolo to do so. Cerundolo took down Jannik Sinner in impressive fashion, and with the tennis he’s playing right now he is going to make things problematic for the fourth seed. Ruud will always fancy his chances on a clay court if he’s feeling it, but with his inconsistencies this year, I expect Cerundolo to pull off another upset and book a place in his second-ever Masters 1000 semifinal at the 2023 Rome Masters.