United Cup: Ruud takes charge to steer Norway past Croatia
11 months, 3 weeks ago

United Cup: Ruud takes charge to steer Norway past Croatia

The Hindu  

A sharp Casper Ruud won his second straight singles match of the season on Monday before backing up in the mixed doubles to steer Norway past Croatia at the United Cup. World number 23 Donna Vekic ground past unheralded Malene Helgo 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 to give the Croats a winning start to the Group F tie at the mixed teams tournament in Sydney. But three-time Grand Slam finalist Ruud swept past Borna Coric 6-4, 6-1 in just 89 minutes to level proceedings, then teamed with Ulrikke Eikeri to beat Vekic and Ivan Dodig 6-2, 3-6, 10-7. Swiatek took the court under pressure, needing to win her singles match against Spain’s Sara Sorribes Tormo to keep the tie alive.

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Ruud beats Alcaraz in ATP finals opener
1 month, 1 week ago

Ruud beats Alcaraz in ATP finals opener

The Hindu  

Norway’s Casper Ruud eased to a straight-sets victory over Carlos Alcaraz on Monday as the Spanish star’s bid for a maiden ATP Finals title got off to a poor start. Third seed Alcaraz quickly slipped 4-1 down, giving up his serve in the fourth game before seeing three break points come and go in the next. Ruud stretched a double-break …

United Cup: Caroline Garcia steers France past Norway into semi-finals
11 months, 2 weeks ago

United Cup: Caroline Garcia steers France past Norway into semi-finals

Firstpost  

Caroline Garcia guided France into a United Cup semi-final against Iga Swiatek’s Poland on Thursday, winning a tough singles rubber and backing up in the mixed doubles to send Norway packing. It’s so great to have that many… fans here cheering us on and it’s part of the United Cup I think.” With her victory over Helgo, world number 20 …

Ruud eases through to third round of Shanghai Masters
1 year, 2 months ago

Ruud eases through to third round of Shanghai Masters

The Hindu  

A dominant Casper Ruud eased through to the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Friday, as the tournament’s big names started taking to the courts. Despite describing the match against Yoshihito Nishioka as “really tough”, the world number nine easily dispatched the Japanese player 7-5, 6-0. Serbia’s Dusan Lajovic continued his progress through the tournament after opponent Tallon Griekspoor …

Rampant Casper Ruud stops Alexander Zverev to book French Open final with Novak Djokovic
1 year, 6 months ago

Rampant Casper Ruud stops Alexander Zverev to book French Open final with Novak Djokovic

Hindustan Times  

A flawless Casper Ruud returned to the French Open final for a second year running by dismantling German 22nd seed Alexander Zverev 6-3 6-4 6-0 in a battle of big-hitters on Friday to set up a showdown with 22-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic. Norway's Casper Ruud celebrates winning his semi final match against Germany's Alexander Zverev Last year's runner-up …

Norway's Ruud battles past Rune again to book French Open last four spot
1 year, 6 months ago

Norway's Ruud battles past Rune again to book French Open last four spot

Hindustan Times  

Norway's fourth seed Casper Ruud battled past 20-year-old Holger Rune of Denmark 6-1 6-2 3-6 6-3 on Wednesday for the second consecutive year to reach the French Open semi-finals. Norway's Casper Ruud celebrates winning during his quarter final match against Denmark's Holger Rune The pair had met at the same stage in a bad-tempered match in 2022 with Ruud emerging …

United Cup 2023: Ruud’s victory in vain as Brazil defeat Norway; Czech Republic prevail over Germany
1 year, 11 months ago

United Cup 2023: Ruud’s victory in vain as Brazil defeat Norway; Czech Republic prevail over Germany

Firstpost  

World No 3 Casper Ruud’s 6-3, 6-2 victory over Thiago Monteiro kept Norway’s hopes alive briefly, only for Brazil to steamroll their way to a 4-1 victory in the end. Brisbane: World number three Casper Ruud cruised past Thiago Monteiro in straight sets but it was in vain as Norway crashed in their mixed teams United Cup tie against Brazil …

United Cup: Brazil Beat Norway; Czech Republic Sink Germany
1 year, 11 months ago

United Cup: Brazil Beat Norway; Czech Republic Sink Germany

News 18  

World number three Casper Ruud cruised past Thiago Monteiro in straight sets but it was in vain as Norway crashed in their mixed teams United Cup tie against Brazil in Brisbane on Sunday. But the comeback was short-lived with the South Americans taking the tie when Laura Pigossi outlasted Ulrikke Eikeri 6-3, 6-4 in almost two hours at Pat Rafter …

Casper Ruud begins 2023 on a winning note at United Cup
1 year, 11 months ago

Casper Ruud begins 2023 on a winning note at United Cup

The Hindu  

Casper Ruud has taken up in 2023 where he left off in 2022, beating Brazil’s Thiago Monteiro 6-3, 6-2 in the first men’s singles match of the New Year to boost Norway at the United Cup mixed teams championship in Brisbane. His start to last season in Australia was less memorable: he suffered an ankle injury in training and was …

Korea Open: Casper Ruud beat Nicolas Jarry to reach quarter-finals
2 years, 2 months ago

Korea Open: Casper Ruud beat Nicolas Jarry to reach quarter-finals

Firstpost  

Top seed Norwegian drops a set to his 111th-ranked opponent before winning the game 6-2, 3-6, 6-3. Seoul: World number 2 Casper Ruud advanced to the quarter-finals in Seoul on Thursday after battling through a tight round-of-16 game with 111th-ranked Nicolas Jarry. Top seed Ruud got off to a fast start against Jarry — who entered the Korea Open through …

Going the Distance! Casper Ruud's 55-shot Rally Thrills US Open Crowd
2 years, 3 months ago

Going the Distance! Casper Ruud's 55-shot Rally Thrills US Open Crowd

News 18  

A 55-shot, marathon rally brought fans to their feet in Flushing Meadows on Friday but nearly leveled the two men who lived through it, Norwegian Casper Ruud and Russian Karen Khachanov, competing in their U.S. Open semi-final. ASIA CUP 2022: FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS Fifth seed Ruud overcame Khachanov 7-6 6-2 5-7 6-2 to reach his second Grand …

Casper Ruud wins 55-shot point to reach U.S. Open finals
2 years, 3 months ago

Casper Ruud wins 55-shot point to reach U.S. Open finals

The Hindu  

Casper Ruud claimed a 55-shot point to end the first set of his U.S. Open semifinal while building a big lead against Karen Khachanov and held on for a 7-6, 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 victory on Friday that put him in his second Grand Slam title match of the year. Like Ruud, Alcaraz went into Friday with a chance to rise …

Ruud reaches US Open final, beats Khachanov in four sets
2 years, 3 months ago

Ruud reaches US Open final, beats Khachanov in four sets

The Hindu  

NEW YORK Norwegian Casper Ruud harnessed his mighty forehand to reach his second Grand Slam final this year by beating Russian Karen Khachanov 7-6, 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 at the US Open, keeping alive his hopes of reaching the top of the world rankings. “This match is probably the biggest match for both of our careers,” said Ruud, who was left …

US Open 2022: Casper Ruud advances to maiden final at Flushing Meadows after beating Karen Khachanov in 4-set battle
2 years, 3 months ago

US Open 2022: Casper Ruud advances to maiden final at Flushing Meadows after beating Karen Khachanov in 4-set battle

India Today  

Norway's Casper Ruud, on Friday, September 9, advanced to the men's singles final of the US Open 2022 after beating Russia's Karen Khachanov 7-6, 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 in the semifinal at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Nevertheless, the Norwegian star has well and truly made amends by advancing to his maiden US Open men's singles final. pic.twitter.com/GWd8LbHMuk — US Open Tennis September …

Khachanov vs Ruud HIGHLIGHTS 2022 US Open semifinal Live Streaming Info: Ruud wins in four sets, becomes first Norwegian to reach US Open final
2 years, 3 months ago

Khachanov vs Ruud HIGHLIGHTS 2022 US Open semifinal Live Streaming Info: Ruud wins in four sets, becomes first Norwegian to reach US Open final

The Hindu  

Thanks for tuning into Sportstar’s live coverage of the 2022 US Open men’s singles semifinal between Norway’s Casper Ruud and Russia’s Karen Khachanov. KAREN KHACHANOV 6 2 7 2 CASPER RUUD 7 6 5 6 Follow our live blog of the second semifinal between Frances Tiafoe and Carlos Alcaraz FOURTH SET Khachanov 2-6 Ruud*: Wide serve and Khachanov’s forehand return …

Swiss Open: Casper Ruud Overcomes Albert Ramos-Vinolas to Reach Final
2 years, 5 months ago

Swiss Open: Casper Ruud Overcomes Albert Ramos-Vinolas to Reach Final

News 18  

Top seed Casper Ruud produced a clinical performance to register a comfortable 6-2, 6-0 semifinal victory over Albert Ramos-Vinolas and reach the final of the Swiss Open, here on Saturday. Ruud will take on second seed Matteo Berrettini in Sunday’s championship match, after the Italian earlier defeated Dominic Thiem 6-1, 6-4. Having lost his first four tour-level matches against Ramos’Vinolas, …

Top-Seeded Casper Ruud Loses Opening-Round Match at Queen's Club
2 years, 6 months ago

Top-Seeded Casper Ruud Loses Opening-Round Match at Queen's Club

News 18  

Casper Ruud endured a tough transition from clay to the grass courts, with the top seed losing his opening-round match at the Queen’s Club in straight sets to an opponent ranked No. Nine days after playing — and losing — to Rafael Nadal in the French Open final, Ruud was beaten 7-6, 7-6 by little-known Briton Ryan Peniston, a 26-year-old …

Casper Ruud stops teenage sensation Holger Rune to reach French Open last four
2 years, 6 months ago

Casper Ruud stops teenage sensation Holger Rune to reach French Open last four

The Hindu  

Eighth seed Casper Ruud battled past teenager Holger Rune 6-1 4-6 7-6 6-3 on Wednesday to reach the French Open semi-finals and become the first Norwegian to reach this stage in any Grand Slam. In his first French Open appearance, Rune, who had dumped out fourth seed and last year's finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas in the previous round, was left shaking …

French Open: Ruud downs Hurkacz to reach maiden major quarterfinal
2 years, 6 months ago

French Open: Ruud downs Hurkacz to reach maiden major quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Eighth seed Casper Ruud reached his maiden Grand Slam quarterfinal when he downed Hubert Hurkacz 6-2, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 at the French Open on Monday. Norway's Ruud, who will face 19-year-old Holger Rune - he beat last year's runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas - on Wednesday, overcame a brief fightback from his 12th seeded opponent to achieve one of the goals he …

French Open: Ruud and Rune lead Viking charge into last 16
2 years, 6 months ago

French Open: Ruud and Rune lead Viking charge into last 16

The Hindu  

Norway's Casper Ruud and Denmark's Holger Rune led a Viking charge into the last 16 of the French Open with impressive wins at Roland Garros on Saturday. Eighth seed Ruud battled back to beat Italy's Lorenzo Sonego to take his place in the fourth round in Paris for the first time. Things looked bad for Ruud when a fired-up Sonego …

Ruud defeats Molcan to reach BMW Open quarterfinals
2 years, 7 months ago

Ruud defeats Molcan to reach BMW Open quarterfinals

Associated Press  

MUNICH — Casper Ruud took his time finding his rhythm as he beat Alex Molcan 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals at the BMW Open on Thursday. Molcan built a 4-0 lead in the first set as Ruud struggled with his serve, but the Norwegian clay-court specialist fought his way back and broke Molcan at 4-4 in the decider …

Top-seeded Ruud beats Schwartzman to win Argentina Open
2 years, 10 months ago

Top-seeded Ruud beats Schwartzman to win Argentina Open

The Hindu  

Casper Ruud of Norway beat home-crowd favorite Diego Schwartzman 5-7, 6-2, 6-3 on Sunday to win his second Argentina Open. “It feels very good to have the trophy back in my hands,” said Ruud, who was the tournament's top seed and won the first of his six professional titles at the 2020 Argentina Open. 'Perfect start' for Ruud Norway's Casper …

Casper Ruud beats Denis Shapovalov to win Geneva Open title
3 years, 7 months ago

Casper Ruud beats Denis Shapovalov to win Geneva Open title

India TV News  

Casper Ruud warmed up for the French Open by winning the Geneva Open final on Saturday, beating Denis Shapovalov 7-6, 6-4. Ruud clinched with his first match point when Shapovalov sent a backhand service return long. A second career title lifted Ruud's record to 2-2 in finals, all at clay-court events. “ has been challenging this week but it was …

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