Casper Ruud, the fourth seed, is gearing up for a critical matchup against French player Quentin Halys at the 2025 Swiss Indoors in Basel. Fresh off his title win in Stockholm, Ruud is striving to maintain his momentum as he pursues a spot in the ATP Finals. This Round of 32 encounter is pivotal for the Norwegian, who needs a strong performance to ensure his advancement. The winner will face either former Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka or Miomir Kecmanovic in the Round of 16.
Ruud currently holds the No. 11 ranking and boasts an impressive record of 37 wins and 14 losses this year. While he has had ups and downs in 2025—reaching the finals in Dallas and performing well throughout the European clay court season, including winning a Masters-1000 title in Madrid—his consistency has often eluded him. His recent success, including a semifinal finish at the Japan Open and the title in Stockholm, signals a resurgence that he will hope to build upon in Basel.
In contrast, Halys has struggled throughout the season, with only 12 tour-level wins and a 12-22 record. His most notable achievement of the year was a semifinal appearance in Dubai. Ranking at No. 78, Halys has had a difficult post-US Open stretch, claiming just one victory since then. The head-to-head between Ruud and Halys favors the Norwegian, who leads 2-0, with both prior matches being tightly contested.
As Ruud steps onto the court, his forehand appears to be formidable, having won 80% of first serve points in his previous matches. Halys, on the other hand, may lack the necessary tools to challenge Ruud effectively under pressure, which could lead to his downfall.
BetMGM has Ruud as a heavy favorite in the match, with an 80% implied chance of him advancing to the next round, reflecting confidence in his current form. With a strong start, Ruud aims to secure his place in the Round of 16, continuing his quest for another title in the 2025 season.