Fresh off his historic victory at the Madrid Open, Casper Ruud enters the Cincinnati tournament as the first Norwegian in the Open Era to win an ATP Masters 1000 title. Renowned for his heavy topspin forehand and composed court presence, Ruud is a formidable opponent, particularly in extended rallies.
He will face Arthur Rinderknech, who has proven capable of significant upsets. This season, Rinderknech has secured impressive victories over Alexander Zverev at Wimbledon and Ben Shelton at Queen’s Club. He also demonstrated his resilience at the Australian Open, pushing Frances Tiafoe to a fifth set after battling back from a two-set deficit. Despite these flashes of brilliance, Rinderknech’s consistency against elite competition remains a concern, reflected in his modest 14–21 season record.
The head-to-head history heavily favors the Norwegian. Ruud holds a dominant 4–0 record against Rinderknech, winning all their encounters in straight sets. Their two matches in 2025, at Madrid and Acapulco, yielded comparable results, reinforcing Ruud’s advantage.
Considering Ruud’s exceptional form, proven success on hard courts, and a flawless head-to-head record, he is the clear favorite for a straight-sets victory.
Match and Broadcast Information
- Match: Casper Ruud vs. Arthur Rinderknech
- Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, Ohio
- Court: Grandstand Court
- TV & Streaming: The match will air on the Tennis Channel. Viewers can stream the broadcast live through the Tennis Channel website and app, or via the T2 channel on Amazon Prime Video.
