Matteo Arnaldi vs Casper Ruud — Madrid Masters Round of 64
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Arnaldi M.
Matteo Arnaldi defeated Casper Ruud 6-3 6-4 in the Madrid Masters round of 64 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 round of 32, but Matteo Arnaldi had arrived on a 3-match winning run. Matteo Arnaldi claimed a first win over Casper Ruud in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Matteo Arnaldi closed it out in two sets, 6–3 6–4.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-15 | Barcelona | QF | clay | Casper Ruud | 6-4 6-3 |
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 (194 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 loadArnaldi M.: 11 days rest · 1 match (14d) · Ruud C.: 12 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About