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TennisSection previews the 2023 Rome Masters semifinal match featuring Casper Ruud vs. Holger Rune on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

Ruud vs Rune Match Details

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

What is the start time: Casper Ruud vs Holger Rune will start (TBD)

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

Ruud vs Rune Head-to-Head

Casper Ruud leads Holger Rune 4-0 in their head-to-head. Ruud has not yet met Rune since his rise to the top 10, however, he will be pleased to have a winning record. All their meetings have been on clay, but this match is under different circumstances from all their previous encounters.

Ruud vs Rune Prediction

Casper Ruud will come in as the higher seed but still as the underdog in this match as he takes on Holger Rune who has taken out defending champion and top seed Novak Djokovic to progress. Ruud got past Cerundolo, but it was an error-riddled match and Ruud will need to cut down on his unforced errors if he wants a shot at moving through to Sunday’s final. Rune is playing an aggressive game, dictating play but able to win the longer exchanges as well, I feel the Dane will grind out Ruud in the backhand to backhand exchanges and flatten his forehand out to cause problems off the forehand wing for Ruud. The head-to-head may be telling, but Rune is a different player and will look to get the better of Ruud in this exciting all-Scandinavian matchup for a spot in the championship match at the 2023 Rome Masters.