Raphael Collignon vs Casper Ruud Betting Picks & Live Stream – Ruud to Keep Rolling at ATP Geneva

james-smith
20 May 2026
James Smith 20 May 2026
Share this article
Or copy link
  • Ruud starts Geneva title defense strong after Rome Masters final run
  • Collignon holds a recent five-set win over Ruud but faces tough challenge
  • Prediction favors Ruud to win in straight sets and cover the handicap
Casper Ruud
Casper Ruud in against Luciano Darderi in Rome (credit: Getty)
Casper Ruud is playing some of his best tennis in recent times, having reached the Rome Masters final and made a very strong start to his Geneva campaign. His confidence at this venue is naturally high as a multiple-time champion here, and this matchup also gives him an opportunity to avenge the five-set loss he suffered against Raphael Collignon at the US Open last year.

Ruud Continues Geneva Pursuit

  • Raphael Collignon owns a 4–2 career record against Top 20 players. 
  • He is chasing his first tour-level clay quarterfinal. 
  • Casper Ruud is targeting a fifth consecutive Geneva quarterfinal. 
  • He holds a 7–4 record against players outside the Top 50 this year.

HTH - Raphael Collignon leads 1-0

YearEventSurfaceRoundWinnerScore
2025US OpenHard2RCollignon6-4, 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5

Collignon Carrying Great Form

Raphael Collignon defeated Adrian Mannarino 6-3, 7-6 to reach the second round in Geneva. He recovered from a 2-5 deficit in the second set before completing the win in straight sets. 

Collignon arrived this week with strong momentum after winning nine of his last 11 clay-court matches on the Challenger circuit. That run included a title in Monza and a runner-up finish in Bordeaux. 

The Belgian has shown steady progress since last season, highlighted by a third-round run at the US Open and a semifinal appearance in Brussels. He has continued that rise in 2026 with a quarterfinal in Brisbane and a third-round showing in Miami.

CategoryDetails
NationalityBelgium
Age24 (13 January 2002)
PlaysRight-handed
World Ranking64
Career High59 (16 February 2026)
Elo Ranking23 (Rating: 1900)
Tour level titles0

Ruud Continues Geneva Success

Casper Ruud began his title-defense campaign with a 6-3, 7-5 win over Jenson Brooksby in Geneva. He dropped serve three times but converted five of his 10 break-point chances during the match. 

With the victory, Ruud improved his record in Geneva to 14-1. He is now one win away from reaching a fifth consecutive quarterfinal at the event, where he has won three titles in his last four appearances. 

The Norwegian endured an inconsistent start to 2026 and initially struggled during the clay swing. However, his form has improved significantly in recent weeks with a quarterfinal run in Madrid and a runner-up finish in Rome.

CategoryDetails
NationalityNorway
Age27 (22 December 1998)
PlaysRight-handed
World Ranking17
Career High2 (12 September 2022)
Elo Ranking8 (Rating: 1973)
Tour level titles14

Verdict

Ruud looks in a strong position to control this contest with the form and confidence he currently carries. Backing Ruud to win in straight sets and cover the -3.5 games handicap both look like strong options here.

Best Bet1: Ruud 2-0 Correct Score @-105.26 at Stake.com - 2 Units
Best Bet2: Ruud -3.5 Handicap Games @-119.05 at Stake.com - 2 Units
Ruud 2-0
Correct Score
@-105.26 - 2 Units
25 SC no deposit & 250,000 GC
Use promo code NEWBONUS

Get 25 Stake Cash & 250,000 Gold Coins when you sign up with code NEWBONUS at Stake.us. USA only. Excludes certain States including NY,NV,ID, KY,WA. 18+ only. Terms and Conditions apply.

Bet at Stake.com
Ruud -3.5
Handicap Games
@-119.05 - 2 Units
25 SC no deposit & 250,000 GC
Use promo code NEWBONUS

Get 25 Stake Cash & 250,000 Gold Coins when you sign up with code NEWBONUS at Stake.us. USA only. Excludes certain States including NY,NV,ID, KY,WA. 18+ only. Terms and Conditions apply.

Bet at Stake.com

Upcoming Events

20 September 2026