In a matchup between two big names, Casper Ruud and Hubert Hurkacz square off in the first round of Wimbledon 2026.
Ruud, 27, will be playing in his fourth career Wimbledon where he's finally hoping to break through after losing in the second round in all three of his previous appearances at the iconic tournament.
The Norwegian is 23-12 in 2026 and last won a title in October 2025 at the Stockholm Open. Unfortunately for Ruud, he's had plenty of trouble playing on grass in his career and has expressed a strong dislike for the surface - he's never won a title on grass.
Hurkacz, on the other hand, has had some good success playing on grass. He won the Halle Open in 2022 and finished as the runner-up to Jannik Sinner in 2024.
The 6'5 Polish man has a monster serve that plays very fast on the slick surface. His best Wimbledon finish came in 2021 when he became the first player from Poland to make the semifinal since Jerzy Janowicz in 2013.
These two tennis stars have faced off against each other four times, with Ruud taking three - including a Round of 16 victory at Roland Garros in 2022. Hurkacz won his only H2H match against Ruud at the 2022 Canadian Open on hard-court a few months after his loss at the French Open.
Despite Ruud's 3-1 record over his round one foe, the two have never faced each other on grass. The Norwegian is ranked No. 12 in the world, compared to Hurkacz's No. 95 world status, but there's no denying that the lower-rated seed has had more success on grass.
Let's jump into the odds for this epic round one clash at Wimbledon, along with how you can watch the match in the United States.
Ruud vs. Hurkacz Match Odds
Money Line Odds:
Casper Ruud | +175 |
Hubert Hurkacz | -225 |
Match Spread Odds (games):
Casper Ruud | +2.5 | -110 |
Hubert Hurkacz | -2.5 | -125 |
Total Sets Odds:
3 Sets | +175 |
4 Sets | +150 |
5 Sets | +200 |
How to Watch Ruud vs. Hurkacz in the USA, start time and court number
Ruud vs. Hurkacz will be broadcast on the Tennis Channel, and may be featured in ESPN's Wimbledon coverage, available via cable and live streaming services such as YouTube TV.
You can also stream the match on ESPN+.
The first round clash is the second match to be played on Court 3 on Monday, 29 June.
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Odds displayed within this article were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change.
