Jaume Munar (No. 64) faces off against Casper Ruud (No. 5) in the semifinals of the Dallas Open on Saturday, February 8. Munar enters the match with a recent victory over Matteo Arnaldi (6-4, 3-6, 6-3), while Ruud defeated Yoshihito Nishioka (7-5, 3-2) in his quarterfinal. This matchup is particularly crucial as both players seek to secure a spot in the finals.

By the Numbers

• Munar’s hard court record over the last 12 months: 7-11.
• Ruud’s hard court match record over the past year: 20-16.
• Munar’s serve winning percentage on hard courts: 74.9% and return winning percentage: 23.4%.
• Ruud’s service game success rate on hard courts: 82.0%.

State of Play

• Both players are looking to improve their performance on hard courts after mixed results in previous tournaments.
• Ruud has not won a title on hard courts in the last year, which adds pressure to this match.
• Live streaming available on Tennis Channel via Fubo.

What’s Next

Depending on the outcome, Munar or Ruud will advance to the finals, setting the stage for a potential upset or a display of skill by the higher-ranked Ruud.

Bottom Line

The semifinal at the Dallas Open is crucial for both players, with Munar seeking to capitalize on his current momentum and Ruud aiming to regain his form on hard courts for a shot at the title.