Casper Ruud vs Alexander Zverev Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for 2023 French Open Semifinal (Ruud Steps Up Again)

The 2023 French Open's semifinals begin on Friday, featuring an exciting matchup between No. 4 Casper Ruud and No. 22 Alexander Zverev.

Ruud vs Zverev French Open Schedule & Info

2023 French Open Men's Semifinal Match
No. 4 Casper Ruud vs. No. 22 Alexander Zverev
Date: Friday, June 9, 2023
Start Time: TBD
Venue: Stade Roland Garros — Paris, France

Ruud has reached the French Open Semifinal for the second consecutive year, overcoming No. 6 Holger Rune in four sets in the quarterfinals. On the other side, Zverev advanced by notching a four-set win of his own over Tomas Martin Etcheverry.

Ruud vs Zverev Odds & Set Betting

All 2023 French Open betting odds and prop bets are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.
Moneyline: Ruud: (-102) | Zverev: (-118)
To Win 1st Set: Ruud: (-104) | Zverev: (-118)
Set Betting: Ruud: 3-0 (+440) | 3-1 (+420) | 3-2 (+450)
Set Betting: Zverev: 3-0 (+380) | 3-1 (+390) | 3-2 (+440)

Ruud vs Zverev Head-to-Head Stats & Betting Trends

- Alexander Zverev is 2-1 in three all-time head-to-head matchups against Casper Ruud.
- Ruud most recently defeated Zverev, in three sets, at the 2022 Miami Open.
- Ruud defeated No. 6 Holger Rune, in four sets, in the 2023 French Open Quarterfinals.
- Zverev defeated Tomas Martin Etcheverry, in four sets, in the 2023 French Open's Quarterfinals. 
- Ruud has reached the French Open Finals once in his career (2022).
- This is the third consecutive year that Zverev has reached the French Open Semifinals.

Ruud vs Zverev Prediction & Pick

Ruud and Zverev are far from strangers, as this matchup marks their fourth collision since August 2021. While Zverev won the first two clashes, it was Ruud who was victorious in the third, downing the German in three sets at the 2022 Miami Open. Nevertheless, this is the duo's first-ever clay-court collision.

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Both men are strong competitors on clay. Ruud is 69-17 (80.2%) on clay since the start of 2021 while Zverev is 44-14 (75.9%) on the surface during that stretch. Having said that, Ruud has had more French Open success, finishing as the runner-up in 2022. Meanwhile, this is Zverev's third straight time reaching the semifinals after back-to-back unsuccessful attempts.

At the end of the day, I'm siding with Ruud, who's proven that he has what it takes to make it to the end at Roland Garros. He's also reached the finals in two of his previous four major tournament entries, whereas Zverev hasn't done so since the 2020 U.S. Open.

With history on his side, Ruud should prevail.

Winner: Casper Ruud

Ruud vs Zverev Best Bet

When it comes to the top betting option, let's roll with Ruud on the moneyline at -102. It's somewhat surprising to see him as the underdog here, especially as the higher seed. He already came close to winning the French Open in 2022 and, with another year of experience under his belt, he'll be motivated not to let the opportunity slip away.

Bet: Casper Ruud to Win Outright (-102)

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