Grigor Dimitrov vs Casper Ruud — Monte Carlo Masters Round of 16
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Dimitrov G.
Grigor Dimitrov defeated Casper Ruud 6-3 7-5 in the Monte Carlo Masters round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Casper Ruud came in ranked #12, leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's semi-final. Grigor Dimitrov claimed a first win over Casper Ruud in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Grigor Dimitrov closed it out in two sets, 6–3 7–5.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-27 | San Diego | SF | hard | Casper Ruud | 6-4 4-6 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 (200 vs 199). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadDimitrov G.: 6 days rest · 1 match, 54 games (7d) · Ruud C.: 13 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About