Gael Monfils vs Casper Ruud — Quito Round of 16
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Monfils G.
Gael Monfils defeated Casper Ruud 6-4 3-6 6-4 in the Quito round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Casper Ruud came in ranked #13, leading the head-to-head 2–0. Gael Monfils claimed a first win over Casper Ruud in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Gael Monfils closed it out in three sets, 6–4 3–6 6–4.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-26 | US Open | R64 | hard | Casper Ruud | 6-4 6-2 2-6 7-6(3) |
| 2024-03-04 | Indian Wells Masters | R16 | hard | Casper Ruud | 3-6 7-6(3) 6-4 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on clay
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the clay field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (199 vs 199). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About