Casper Ruud arrives in Cincinnati having claimed his first ATP Masters 1000 title on the Madrid Open, turning into the primary Norwegian to take action within the Open Period.
Identified for his heavy topspin forehand and composed courtroom presence, Ruud poses a big risk, particularly deep in rallies.
Arthur Rinderknech, in the meantime, is coming into this match on a wave of confidence after notable victories, together with defeats of Alexander Zverev at Wimbledon and Ben Shelton at Queen’s Membership. He additionally took a gap spherical match in opposition to Frances Tiafoe on the Australian Open to 5 units, staging a comeback from two units down, profitable the third and fourth units — solely to lose the fifth.
His general season report, nonetheless, stays modest at 14–21. Consistency in opposition to elite competitors stays a query.
Ruud–Rinderknech Head-to-Head
Ruud leads the head-to-head 4–0 — all straight units wins. They’ve confronted one another twice in 2025, at Madrid and in Acapulco, with comparable outcomes. Ruud prevailed 6‑3, 6‑4 in Madrid and 6‑4, 6‑3 in Acapulco.
Prediction
Ruud in 2 straight units. Whereas Rinderknech has proven flashes of brilliance, Ruud’s general season kind, hard-court success, and dominant head-to-head make him the clear favourite.
How one can Watch Casper Ruud vs. Arthur Rinderknech
The Casper Ruud–Arthur Rinderknech match is scheduled for 11:00 AM Jap as the primary match of the day on Grandstand Court docket on the Lindner Household Tennis Heart, Mason, Ohio.
The match could air stay on the Tennis Channel or its streaming-only T2 Channel, obtainable without spending a dime on Amazon Prime Video right here.
The Tennis Channel has a stay stream simulcast of its TV protection right here, together with a devoted feed for the Ruud-Rinderknech match right here.
Ought to none of those viewing choices be just right for you, the Tennis Channel has a standalone streaming subscription obtainable for $9.99/month or $109.99/12 months.
Ruud vs. Rinderknech
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Scheduled Begin Time: 11:00 AM Jap
Venue: Lindner Household Tennis Heart, Mason, Ohio
Court docket: Grandstand Court docket
TV: Tennis Channel
Streaming: Tennis Channel app and web site
