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Tennis Match: Casper Ruud vs. Roberto Carbales Baena

In the Bastad tournament semifinals on July 17 at 3:30 PM Moscow time, the 22-year-old Norwegian Casper Ruud will compete against the 28-year-old Spaniard Roberto.

Casper Ruud versus Roberto Carbales Baena
Casper Ruud versus Roberto Carbales Baena

Tennis Match: Casper Ruud vs. Roberto Carbales Baena

Casper Ruud, the 16th-ranked player in the ATP rankings, had a stellar 2021 season, amassing more victories than Roberto Carballes Baena. Ruud played 36 matches, winning an impressive 26 of them.

The Norwegian tennis star advanced to the semifinals in several prestigious tournaments, including Munich, Monte Carlo, and Madrid. Ruud's success culminated in him winning the trophy in Geneva, Switzerland.

In contrast, Carballes Baena reached the quarterfinals of an ATP-level tournament in Belgrade and won a title on the Challenger in the same city. He also defeated Slovak Norbert Gombos (6/4, 6/2) in the Bastad quarterfinals.

Ruud and Carballes Baena have faced each other 4 times, with Ruud holding a 3-1 lead. The odds for Ruud to win with a -5.5 game handicap are 1.79 at 1xStavka.

Ruud's consistent performances this year have significantly improved his position in the rankings, while Carballes Baena currently sits at 97th. It is worth noting that Ruud advanced to the semifinals in Sweden due to his quarterfinal opponent, Swiss Henri Laaksonen, not showing up.

As the two players prepare to face each other, Ruud's dedication and determination are evident. He gives his all in every tournament, a trait that has propelled him to success this year. The predicted handicap for the match is -5.5 games in favor of Ruud. The highly anticipated match promises to be an exciting display of tennis.

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