Rafael Jodar vs Casper Ruud prediction: ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles, 16 October 2026

Match recap: Rafael Jodar 2-1 Casper Ruud, ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles, 16 October 2026

Rafael Jodar beat Casper Ruud 2 sets to 1 in the quarterfinal of the ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles on Friday 16 October 2026. The match was played on Stadium Court in Shanghai. Jodar reached the next round.

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Prediction and analysis

Key match factor

Rafael Jodar has won 7 of his last 10 matches, losing 3, with 15 sets won and 10 lost. Casper Ruud's last 10 read 6 wins and 4 losses, with 11 sets won and 9 lost. Jodar also arrives on a 3-match winning streak.

Our prediction

Rafael Jodar holds a slight edge as favourite for Rafael Jodar vs Casper Ruud, Friday 16 October 2026.

Jodar's 10 matches between Wednesday 5 August 2026 and Wednesday 14 October 2026 brought 7 wins and 3 losses. Ruud went 6 wins and 4 losses across 10 matches from Wednesday 20 May 2026 to Wednesday 14 October 2026. Both took 9 points from their last five. The call is a slight edge to Jodar.

Who is favoured for Rafael Jodar vs Casper Ruud?

Rafael Jodar is the slight favourite for Rafael Jodar vs Casper Ruud, on a 7-win, 3-loss record from his last 10 matches against 6 wins and 4 losses for Ruud.

When and where Rafael Jodar vs Casper Ruud is played

Rafael Jodar and Casper Ruud meet on Friday 16 October 2026. The match is a Quarterfinal at ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles. It is played on neutral ground. It is a knockout match.

Key facts

Recent form: Rafael Jodar and Casper Ruud

The figures cover Jodar's 10 matches between Wednesday 5 August 2026 and Wednesday 14 October 2026, and Ruud's matches in ATP Geneva, Switzerland Men Singles, ATP Gstaad, Switzerland Men Singles, ATP Montreal, Canada Men Singles, ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles and ATP Tokyo, Japan Men Singles.

Rafael Jodar has won 7 and lost 3 of 10 matches, winning 15 sets and losing 10. He arrives on three wins in a row, the latest 2 sets to 1 against Botic Van de Zandschulp in Shanghai.

7W 0D 3L in 10 games1.5 scored · 1.0 conceded per gameHome 4W-0D-2L · Away 3W-0D-1L

Casper Ruud has won 6 and lost 4 of 10 matches, with 11 sets won and 9 lost. His last five read W-W-L-L-W, the latest a win over Felix Auger-Aliassime in Shanghai.

6W 0D 4L in 10 gamesHome 2W-0D-2L · Away 4W-0D-2L

Key data

Jodar and Ruud each have 9 points from their last five results. Jodar's 10 matches read 7 wins and 3 losses. Ruud's 10 read 6 wins and 4 losses. In sets, Jodar stands at 15 won and 10 lost, Ruud at 11 won and 9 lost.

What is at stake

This Quarterfinal at ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles is a knockout match. The winner of Rafael Jodar against Casper Ruud reaches the semifinal. The loser is out of the tournament.

Frequently asked questions

What is Rafael Jodar's form before facing Casper Ruud?

Rafael Jodar has won 7 of his 10 matches, with 3 losses. He has won 15 sets and lost 10. He comes in on three straight wins. The latest was 2 sets to 1 against Botic Van de Zandschulp in Shanghai.

How has Casper Ruud played before meeting Rafael Jodar?

Casper Ruud has won 6 and lost 4 of his 10 matches. He has won 11 sets and lost 9. His last five read W-W-L-L-W. His most recent result was a win over Felix Auger-Aliassime in Shanghai.

What does the winner of Jodar vs Ruud at ATP Shanghai reach?

The match is a Quarterfinal at ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles. The winner reaches the semifinal. The loser leaves the tournament. It is played on Friday 16 October 2026.