Ruud staves off Lokoli to reach Wimbledon second round
1 year, 5 months ago

Ruud staves off Lokoli to reach Wimbledon second round

The Hindu  

Casper Ruud found his groove on grass after a wobble as the world number four battled past French qualifier Laurent Lokoli 6-1 5-7 6-4 6-3 to reach the Wimbledon second round on Monday and match his best showing at the Grand Slam. “I’m going to enjoy every time I get to step out here on the most beautiful tennis court in the world.” After sealing an early break, the Norwegian took control of the opening set by cranking up the pressure on his 199th-ranked opponent with thunderous forehand winners that echoed inside a cavernous Court One where the roof was closed due to rain. But I had a great time.” Wimbledon main draw debutant Lokoli settled his nerves and began to play the tennis that got him through three rounds of qualifying and the animated 28-year-old levelled the match at one set apiece with a decisive break at the end. “I’m very happy to be through to the second round.” The Roland Garros finalist next plays local wild card Liam Broady who eased past unseeded Frenchman Constant Lestienne.

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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 …

ATP Nordea Open: Ruud loses to Monteiro but advances with Nadal in doubles
5 months, 1 week ago

ATP Nordea Open: Ruud loses to Monteiro but advances with Nadal in doubles

The Hindu  

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French Open: Novak Djokovic survives fourth round scare to set up quarterfinal clash with Casper Ruud
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open: Novak Djokovic survives fourth round scare to set up quarterfinal clash with Casper Ruud

India TV News  

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

Two-time Runner-up Casper Ruud Dreams of French Open Title

News 18  

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Wimbledon 2023: World number four Ruud loses Briton wildcard Broady in second round
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: World number four Ruud loses Briton wildcard Broady in second round

The Hindu  

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‘He has taken defensive tennis to a new level’: Casper Ruud points out reason behind Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon form
1 year, 5 months ago

‘He has taken defensive tennis to a new level’: Casper Ruud points out reason behind Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon form

Hindustan Times  

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Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic beats Cachin, records 29th straight win at The Championships
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic beats Cachin, records 29th straight win at The Championships

The Hindu  

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Novak Djokovic wins his 23rd Grand Slam title by beating Casper Ruud in the French Open final
1 year, 6 months ago

Novak Djokovic wins his 23rd Grand Slam title by beating Casper Ruud in the French Open final

Associated Press  

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Djokovic vs Ruud HIGHLIGHTS, French Open 2023 men’s final: Novak wins in straight sets, clinches third Roland-Garros title
1 year, 6 months ago

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The Hindu  

June 11, 2023 18:46 FIRST SET: Djokovic* 0-2 Ruud A 15-shot rally following a second serve from Djokovic and it is Ruud who ends it by netting the drop shot - 15-0. Wide serve into the ad court followed by a forehand winner in the deuce court - Djokovic saves another break point - deuce again. Wide serve into the …

Novak Djokovic makes staggering 'Rafael Nadal' admission on Casper Ruud ahead of French Open final
1 year, 6 months ago

Novak Djokovic makes staggering 'Rafael Nadal' admission on Casper Ruud ahead of French Open final

Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 6 months ago

French Open: Novak Djokovic clinches record 23rd Major Grand Slam, outclass Casper Ruud in straight sets

India TV News  

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1 year, 6 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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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  

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French Open 2023: Ruud faces Djokovic for title after semifinal win over Zverev
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Ruud faces Djokovic for title after semifinal win over Zverev

The Hindu  

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French Open 2023: Ruud beats Zeppieri in four sets, reaches third round
1 year, 6 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Novak Djokovic beats Casper Ruud to win his sixth ATP Finals title, equals Federer’s record
2 years, 1 month ago

Novak Djokovic beats Casper Ruud to win his sixth ATP Finals title, equals Federer’s record

The Hindu  

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ATP Finals: Novak Djokovic to face Casper Ruud in summit clash after beating Taylor Fritz
2 years, 1 month ago

ATP Finals: Novak Djokovic to face Casper Ruud in summit clash after beating Taylor Fritz

Firstpost  

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2 years, 3 months ago

Ruud reaches US Open final, beats Khachanov in four sets

The Hindu  

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Casper Ruud beats Matteo Berrettini to reach US Open semifinal
2 years, 3 months ago

Casper Ruud beats Matteo Berrettini to reach US Open semifinal

The Hindu  

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Djokovic storms into third round at Wimbledon, Ruud knocked out
2 years, 5 months ago

Djokovic storms into third round at Wimbledon, Ruud knocked out

The Hindu  

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2 years, 6 months ago

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News 18  

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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  

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ATP Finals: Ruud downs Rublev to bag last-four spot, Djokovic crushes Norrie
3 years, 1 month ago

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The Hindu  

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ATP Finals: Djokovic beats Ruud in straight sets
3 years, 1 month ago

ATP Finals: Djokovic beats Ruud in straight sets

India TV News  

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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  

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