Over the last matches Popyrin, Alexei holds victories - 2, losses - 3. Ruud, Casper on the other hand holds the following results from the latest games: victories - 2, losses - 3. Based on this data a conclusion can be made that rivals are in similar shape.
Popyrin, Alexei: Frances Tiafoe – (Loss 1:2), Alex Michelsen – (Win 1:2), Patrick Kypson – (Win 2:1), Marin Cilic – (Loss 2:0), Jenson Brooksby – (Loss 2:0).
Ruud, Casper: Ethan Quinn – (Loss 0:2), Carlos Alcaraz – (Loss 2:0), Valentin Vacherot – (Win 1:2), Alexander Shevchenko – (Win 0:2), Yibing Wu – (Loss 0:2).Both contenders have moved to the round_of_64 while beating strong opponents on their way there. In tournaments as Monaco, Monte Carlo, Clay each event is meaningful which is why a great battle awaits us.