In a much-anticipated tennis clash, Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud are set to face off once again in the Roland-Garros semi-final. This encounter on Philippe-Chatrier comes almost exactly a year after their previous semi-final meeting at the same venue. Ruud holds a psychological edge over Zverev, having secured two consecutive final appearances and a decisive victory against the German in early 2023, where he won in straight sets (6-3, 6-4, 6-0) in just over two hours.
Casper Ruud, ranked 7th in the world, also enters the match with the advantage of being physically fresher. He has spent almost 4 hours and 30 minutes less on the court compared to Alexander Zverev since the start of the tournament. Ruud benefited from Novak Djokovic's withdrawal in the quarter-finals, which allowed him a more streamlined path to the semis.
However, Zverev, who needed five sets to overcome both Tallon Griekspoor and Holger Rune in the 3rd and 4th rounds, showed exceptional form in his quarter-final match against Alex De Minaur. Despite De Minaur’s determined performance, Zverev won in straight sets (6-4, 7-6, 6-4). The German, participating in his fourth consecutive Roland-Garros semi-final, also carries the confidence of his recent Masters 1000 victory in Rome.
Both players have an even head-to-head record with two wins each in their previous encounters. The semi-final match between Zverev and Ruud is scheduled for Friday, June 7th, at 5:30 p.m. on Philippe-Chatrier. It will be broadcast on France 2 and will also feature live commentary on the Parisien website. Tennis fans are eagerly awaiting this high-stakes match to see who will advance to the final.
- Alexander Zverev, who secured his place in the semi-finals by defeating Alex De Minaur in a thrilling quarter-final, demonstrated resilience and strategic mastery. Despite being down 4-0 at one point in the match, Zverev managed to regain his footing and brush aside a set point in the second set before securing his win in a grueling tie-break.
- Casper Ruud's journey to the semi-finals has been marked by efficiency and tactical precision. With key victories and fewer hours spent on court, Ruud is positioned well to leverage his physical advantage in the upcoming match against Zverev.
- This semi-final is a significant chapter in what appears to be a budding rivalry between Zverev and Ruud. The anticipation surrounding this match is heightened not just by their past encounters but also by their compelling run in this year’s Roland-Garros tournament.
