ATP/WTA United Cup, QF
Mens Singles
Adrian Mannarino vs Casper Ruud
Total Games: Over 23.0 Games, 2.11 on Pinnacle
Stake: 1u play
Adrian Mannarino has had somewhat of a resurgence in 2023 and it appears he has continued it into 2024. He was admirable in his match against Zverev going down in three sets and beat the challenging Lorenzo Sonego in two sets. You can almost argue he’s had the tougher run compared to Ruud who’s breezed through two matches against Griekspoor and Coric who didn’t put up much of a fight against him. With Garcia potentially about to wrap up the women’s game as I write this it’s a golden opportunity for Mannarino to win this tie without the mixed doubles. The key will be to maintain winning those second serve points. Something that Zverev was able to pick apart as he clawed his way back into the match. I don’t feel confident that either player will win this in two, and with both guys having a red hot crack at this event it should be a cracker of a game, hopefully with three sets. Buckle up and enjoy it.