The highly anticipated ATP 500 semifinal in Dallas pits Spain's Jaume Munar against Norway's Casper Ruud on 8 February 2025. This match has plenty of drama with contrasting styles of play and differences in recent form. Munar, with a modest momentum from his recent win, seeks to upset the heavily favored Ruud, whose dominant statistics and head‐to‐head edge of 4–1 indicate his advantage. Let's delve into the breakdown of the previews for our top betting tips that predict an entertaining match.
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Coming into this clash with a gritty determination is ranked ATP 64, Jaume Munar. At his last match against Matteo Arnaldi, Munar had a 2–1 win while there was mixed success in the sets of play - 4–6, 6–3, 3–6. His game featured 4 aces and 5 double faults, while there was a good 64% first-serve rate complemented by an efficient 80% break-point save. Though his first-serve return points stand at 22%, a current streak of 3 games won underlines the resilience and fighting spirit of this player. Expect Munar to fight and, where possible, disrupt Ruud's rhythm with tactical play.
Casper Ruud
Coming into Dallas with many points under his belt as the world's ATP 5 from Norway, Casper Ruud is fresh off a 1–0 win over Yoshihito Nishioka: retirement after the 5–7, 2–3 encounter. Ruud has a strong 82% first serve and just 1 double faults, also boasting an impressive 4 aces and 34% first-serve return points for a very strong serving and return game, though he managed to save 0% break points in his last matchup. Coming into this match with 5 consecutive wins in games and sets, Ruud's more consistent performance should give him a win in straight sets, while his better head-to-head 4-1 should also prove to be deciding.
Expert Betting Tips
Totals Games:
Bet on Under 23.5 games @ 1.6 Odds on 1xbet. Considering that Ruud is expected to win in straight sets, the match is unlikely to spill into a long three-set encounter.
Handicap Sets:
Place a bet on Ruud –1.5 sets @ 1.75 Odds on Betway. With his current form, Ruud is predicted to clinch both sets without needing a decider.
Correct Score Sets:
A straightforward pick is Ruud to win 2-0 @ 1.80 Odds on Bet365. His head-to-head record and momentum strongly favor a two-set victory.
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