Francisco Cerúndolo meets Casper Ruud in the Madrid Open semifinals on Friday at 10 a.m. ET.
What's at Stake?
The winner will face No. 5 seed Jack Draper or No. 10 seed Lorenzo Musetti in the finals.
Cerúndolo has a 5-3 head-to-head edge over Ruud, but the Norwegian has momentum after comprehensive wins.
Head-to-Head Record
The two players have split their four meetings on clay, with Ruud winning their most recent clay-court clash.
Cerúndolo is on the precipice of a new career-high ranking after ending 2024 ranked just outside the Top 20.
Recent Performance
Ruud has made three major finals but struggled with inconsistency since falling out of the Top 10 at the end of 2023.
Cerúndolo had to battle back from the brink against Miami Open champion Jakub Mensik to reach the semifinals.
The Argentine has gotten the better of Ruud in their rivalry, taking a 5-3 lead into their semifinal at the Caja Magica.
Betting Odds
Ruud is a -125 moneyline favorite, while Cerúndolo is a -102 underdog, according to BetMGM as of 3:02 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 1.
Cerúndolo's fans can stream the match live on TennisChannel.com, with the estimated start time at 10 a.m. on Friday.
The Mutua Madrid Open has been a challenging tournament for both players, with tough opponents and intense matches.
Cerúndolo's experience and skill will be put to the test as he faces Ruud in the semifinals.
The match promises to be an exciting one, with both players giving their all to advance to the finals.