National Bank Open: Karen Khachanov vs. Casper Ruud Picks, Odds, and Preview (Aug 2)
The round of 16 gets underway at the National Bank Open in Toronto, Canada on Saturday. A fascinating clash is set between two of the highest-seeded players in the competition, as Casper Ruud takes on Karen Khachanov. Find the odds, and our picks for the clash here.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday, August 2, 2025 at TBD
- Where: Sobeys Stadium, Toronto, Canada
- How To Watch: Tennis Channel
Karen Khachanov vs. Casper Ruud Odds
Head-to-Head Record
Casper Ruud boasts a 100% record against Karen Khachanov based on the two previous meetings between the players. The latest meeting between the stars came in the semi-final stage at the U.S. Open in 2022, as Ruud won in four sets.
Match Preview
Two of the shining lights on the ATP Tour collide ahead of the US Open later this year on Saturday. It has been a largely frustrating year for Casper Ruud, as he has gone no further than the second round in a Grand Slam event so far in 2025. However, the Norwegian should be refreshed after sitting out Wimbledon earlier this summer.
Ruud has already looked a lot more composed on the court during the National Bank Open, having won each of his two matches in Canada without dropping a set. In the previous round, he registered nine aces in a straight sets victory against Portuguese player Nuno Borges.
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Karen Khachanov should come into this clash in good confidence after enjoying a fine run to the quarterfinal stage at Wimbledon earlier this summer. However, his game does appear to be better suited to a hard surface. Despite that, he is yet to reach top gear at the National Bank Open.
The Russian player was forced to raise his game in the previous round after being forced to three sets by unseeded American Emilio Nava. Khachanov eventually came through the challenge, winning 71% of the points on his first serve, and 77% of the points on his second serve.
Karen Khachanov vs. Casper Ruud Picks
Casper Ruud has looked refreshed since returning to action after bypassing Wimbledon during the summer. That puts him in a strong position for deep runs in the major events at the end of the calendar year, and we could see him maintaining his 100% record over Khachanov on Saturday.
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