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If you'd taken a straw poll of tennis fans at the start of the 2023 French Open, you'd have been hard-pressed to find anyone who'd have predicted Casper Ruud or Alex Zverev to get to the semi-finals. Both players have endured a painful first half of the season, but something has clicked at Roland-Garros and they're each now just one victory away from a surprise shot at a maiden grand slam title.
It's a second straight French Open semi-final for No.4 seed Ruud, who was the runner-up both here and at the US Open last year, while No.22 seed Zverev has now reached this stage three years in a row. Both players’ tournaments ended in traumatic fashion 12 months ago, with Ruud getting taken apart by Nadal in the final after Zverev tore his ankle ligaments against the same opponent in the last four.
These two have been drawn against each other four times before, all in quarter-finals, with Ruud prevailing only once. That was, however, at their most recent meeting, which could give the Norwegian No.4 seed the psychological edge. What's more, Ruud has never lost a grand slam semi-final, whereas Zverev is 1-5.
Though he moves well for a man of his size, that thunderous serve is undoubtedly Zverev's key weapon. Ruud's playing style, on the other hand, is much more difficult to pin down, all intangibles and subtleties. The 24-year-old isn’t a serving deity, nor is he exceptionally powerful or quick. He’s a solid all-rounder who keeps a steady hand and doesn’t deviate from the game-plan whether it’s going well or badly.
But with two runner-up finishes from his last three grand slam appearances, you can't argue with the results. Here's how to get a Ruud vs Zverev live stream and watch the French Open semi-final from wherever you are.
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How to watch Ruud vs Zverev from outside your country
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But if you try to watch your domestic coverage from anywhere outside your home country, you'll soon find a problem - geo-blocking. That's where the broadcaster prevents you from watching your usual feed from abroad. It's a common problem for sports fans all over the world.
By downloading and installing a VPN, you can effectively trick your computer into thinking that it's back at home.
Use a VPN to watch a Ruud vs Zverev live stream from anywhere:
How to use a VPN to watch Ruud vs Zverev
Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three...
1. Download and install a VPN - as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN.
2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location, eg: 'Australia' for 9Now.
3. Go to the broadcaster's stream - head to your home broadcaster's site or app and watch as if you were at home - 9Now for Aussies abroad.
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