French Open finalist Ruud hopes Grand Slam dreams gain lift-off
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open finalist Ruud hopes Grand Slam dreams gain lift-off

The Hindu  

Casper Ruud may have crashed in his last two Grand Slam finals but the Norwegian fourth seed said after soaring into a second successive French Open title clash on Friday that relying on autopilot could be his best bet to succeed. Ruud booked his spot in the final for a second consecutive year by cruising past German 22nd seed Alexander Zverev 6-3 6-4 6-0 and will aim to win a maiden Grand Slam when he meets 22-times major champion Novak Djokovic on Sunday. History-chasing Djokovic is aiming to leapfrog Ruud’s 2022 Roland Garros conqueror Rafa Nadal in the men’s overall tally and the 24-year-old Norwegian said the final would be his toughest challenge of the year. Let’s see how that goes.” Ruud’s season has ebbed and flowed but he has peaked during his deep run in Paris to reach a third final in his last five Grand Slam tournaments. “I think this match and the quarter-final was one of the best matches I played this year, so that’s a good confidence boost going into the final,” Ruud said.

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ATP Finals: Zverev beats Ruud to continue strong run
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Zverev beats Ruud to continue strong run

The Hindu  

Two-time former champion Alexander Zverev, the world number two, underlined his superb late-season form by beating Norway’s Casper Ruud 7-6, 6-3 for his second victory of the week at the ATP Finals on Wednesday. Should Germany’s Zverev beat Alcaraz to win the group and Rublev defeats Ruud, three players would end up with one victory meaning sets and games would …

ATP Finals: Rejuvenated Medvedev back on track with win over De Minaur
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Rejuvenated Medvedev back on track with win over De Minaur

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev might have to delay his holiday plans a while longer after rediscovering his spark to beat Australia’s Alex de Minaur in straight sets at the ATP Finals on Tuesday. The Russian world number four said he was ready to pack his bags after losing his opening group match to American Taylor Fritz on Sunday, but the 2020 champion …

French Open: Sabalenka, Rybakina crash out on day of upsets at Roland Garros
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open: Sabalenka, Rybakina crash out on day of upsets at Roland Garros

The Hindu  

The script was ripped up at the French Open on Wednesday as ailing second seed Aryna Sabalenka and off-colour fourth seed Elena Rybakina were sent tumbling out in the quarter-finals before Alexander Zverev restored some normality. Hampered by illness throughout her match, Sabalenka crashed to a 6-7 6-4 6-4 defeat to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva as the Australian Open champion's …

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  

Defending champion Novak Djokovic survived a fourth-round elimination scare on Monday, June 3 to beat Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo in a five-set thriller 6-1, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 in the ongoing French Open. He pipped Lorenzo Musetti of Italy in the third round 7-5, 6-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 and showcased exemplary resilience in the fourth round as well. The win was …

French Open 2024: Djokovic dismantles Carballes Baena to reach third round
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Djokovic dismantles Carballes Baena to reach third round

The Hindu  

Defending champion Novak Djokovic was very briefly made to work hard by unseeded Spaniard Roberto Carballes Baena before sealing a routine 6-4 6-1 6-2 victory and motoring into the French Open third round on Thursday. “There’s always conviction and belief inside of me that I can win a Grand Slam,” Djokovic said. “I still of course sense that I have …

French Open: Djokovic up and running at Roland Garros with victory over Herbert
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open: Djokovic up and running at Roland Garros with victory over Herbert

The Hindu  

Defending champion Novak Djokovic shrugged off doubts about the state of his game with a confident 6-4 7-6 6-4 defeat of Pierre-Hugues Herbert in the French Open first round on Tuesday. The top seed had to wait until the night match on the third day of the tournament to begin his quest for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title but …

Roland Garros: Novak Djokovic beats Pierre-Hugues Herbert, sails into second round of French Open 2024
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Roland Garros: Novak Djokovic beats Pierre-Hugues Herbert, sails into second round of French Open 2024

India TV News  

The three-time French Open men's singles champion Novak Djokovic has sailed into the second round of the ongoing French Open 2024 tournament after a straight three-set win 6-4, 7-6, 6-4 over local favourite Pierre-Hugues Herbert. He was tested to the limits in the second set due to the heavy kick serve of the Frenchman but took a 3-0 lead early …

Novak Djokovic enters the French Open with ‘low expectations and high hopes’
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic enters the French Open with ‘low expectations and high hopes’

Associated Press  

PARIS — Novak Djokovic has yet to win a title this season. Well, this is Novak Djokovic we’re talking about — the owner of 24 Grand Slam titles, including his third in Paris a year ago, and more time at No. 1 seed, and he has 24 Slams under his belt, so if there’s anyone who knows when to find …

Two-time Runner-up Casper Ruud Dreams of French Open Title
6 months, 4 weeks ago

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

News 18  

Casper Ruud said he would love to think 2024 is finally his year at the French Open, but added that Novak Djokovic remained his favourite to win the tournament, which starts on Sunday. Twice a runner-up in Paris, Ruud heads to Roland-Garros on a high after winning the Geneva Open title for a third time — but said Djokovic, the …

French Open 2024: Djokovic worried about title defence
6 months, 4 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Djokovic worried about title defence

The Hindu  

World number one Novak Djokovic said he does not consider himself a favourite ahead of his title defence at the French Open, which begins with a first-round match against local hope Pierre-Hugues Herbert on Sunday. Djokovic’s barren run ahead of Roland Garros continued as the 24-time Grand Slam winner was beaten 6-4, 0-6, 6-1 by Tomas Machac in the Geneva …

Djokovic backs Nadal for French Open title
7 months ago

Djokovic backs Nadal for French Open title

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic on Tuesday said Rafael Nadal was his favourite to win the French Open, despite the record 14-time champion struggling for fitness in the twilight of his career. World number one Djokovic -- who is playing on a wild card in the Geneva Open this week before the second Grand Slam of the year begins in Paris -- said …

Need to raise game against Djokovic, says Medvedev ahead of US Open final
1 year, 3 months ago

Need to raise game against Djokovic, says Medvedev ahead of US Open final

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev expects Novak Djokovic to be in top form at Sunday’s U.S. Open final, but the third-seeded Russian adds that he will try to produce his “best-ever version” to beat the record-23-time Grand Slam champion. Medvedev prevailed 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 in a fascinating encounter that ended top seed Carlos Alcaraz’s reign as Flushing Meadows champion, with the 27-year-old …

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  

PARIS — Novak Djokovic made clear for years this was his goal. “Of course I would lie if I say that I didn’t think about the finish line that is right there and that one more match is needed to win a trophy — a historic one.” Also worth noting: He again is halfway to a calendar-year Grand Slam — …

Djokovic vs Ruud LIVE stream: French Open 2023 latest tennis scores, updates and results
1 year, 6 months ago

Djokovic vs Ruud LIVE stream: French Open 2023 latest tennis scores, updates and results

The Independent  

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Djokovic wins record 23rd Grand Slam, beats Ruud in French Open final
1 year, 6 months ago

Djokovic wins record 23rd Grand Slam, beats Ruud in French Open final

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic made clear for years that this was his goal. ⁰#RolandGarrospic.twitter.com/9IfTi39alB — Roland-Garros June 11, 2023 Djokovic earned his men’s-record 23rd Grand Slam singles championship, breaking a tie with Nadal and moving three in front of the retired Federer, with a 7-6, 6-3, 7-5 victory over Ruud that really was not in doubt for most of its 3 hours, …

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  

Sunday’s Roland Garros men’s final is an opportunity for Novak Djokovic to create history by becoming the first man to win 23 grand slam singles titles. Djokovic commented on Ruud’s game while speaking to Serbian media after his semifinal victory over Alcaraz However, in his way stands Norwegian world number four Casper Ruud, who has turned into a consistent and …

French Open: Novak Djokovic clinches record 23rd Major Grand Slam, outclass Casper Ruud in straight sets
1 year, 6 months ago

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

India TV News  

French Open: Serbian great Novak Djokovic on Sunday scripted history when he defeated Casper Ruud in the final of the French Open 2023. With this win, Djokovic has gone past Rafael Nadal in the tally of most Grand Slam titles in Men's game. Also, Djokovic has become the only men's player to win all the four majors atleast three times …

Novak Djokovic reveals what he told injured Carlos Alcaraz after French Open match with stunning message
1 year, 6 months ago

Novak Djokovic reveals what he told injured Carlos Alcaraz after French Open match with stunning message

Hindustan Times  

The much-awaited clash between Novak Djokovic and young rising star and world number one Carlos Alcaraz promised to be an extremely memorable contest through the first two sets, but unfortunately it wasn’t to be, as the young Spaniard was affected by full-body cramps and unable to compete to his fullest potential. After splitting the first two sets in a dramatic …

"Pressure always on my shoulders," Novak Djokovic after reaching 7th French Open final
1 year, 6 months ago

"Pressure always on my shoulders," Novak Djokovic after reaching 7th French Open final

The Hindu  

For the 22-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, his 7th final of the French Open will be no different as he still feels the pressure. "Pressure is always on my shoulders, so it's not going to be different," Djokovic said as cited by atptour.com. Djokovic can move ahead of the Legend Rafael Nadal in respect to the Grand Slam titles …

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  

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-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic. He’s going for Grand Slam number 23 and I’m going for my first, so there’s a …

Alcaraz and Djokovic demand attention at French Open; Ruud and Zverev are in the semis, too
1 year, 6 months ago

Alcaraz and Djokovic demand attention at French Open; Ruud and Zverev are in the semis, too

Associated Press  

PARIS — As intriguing as Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic is — and it’s plenty intriguing — there are storylines worth following in the other French Open men’s semifinal, too. Still, even without Djokovic’s 22 Grand Slam titles — with a chance to break a tie with Rafael Nadal for the most earned by a man in tennis history — …

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

French Open 2023: Ruud beats Zeppieri in four sets, reaches third round

The Hindu  

Last year’s runner-up Casper Ruud turned on the style at the French Open before the fourth seed showed steel to quell Italian qualifier Giulio Zeppieri 6-3, 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 and move into the third round on Thursday. Ruud passes Zeppieri test ✅ The 4th seed advances to the third round.#RolandGarros | @CasperRuud98pic.twitter.com/JgfOnUJsbt — Roland-Garros June 1, 2023 Ruud’s performance on …

Djokovic enters French Open with chance to top absent Nadal with record 23rd Slam title
1 year, 6 months ago

Djokovic enters French Open with chance to top absent Nadal with record 23rd Slam title

Associated Press  

PARIS — For quite some time, Novak Djokovic has made his long-term goal clear: He wanted to focus on accumulating Grand Slam titles in order to surpass the totals of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. With the French Open set to start Sunday without either Nadal or Federer for the first time since 1998, Djokovic finally gets the chance to …

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 …

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  

Top seed Novak Djokovic once again looked every bit the dominant player who has won the last three Wimbledon titles as he swept aside Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 on Wednesday to power into the third round of the Championships. The only opportunity Kokkinakis had on Djokovic's serve came when the Serb was serving for victory, but he duly …

Calendar Slam will motivate Rafael Nadal to keep going, says Tim Henman
2 years, 6 months ago

Calendar Slam will motivate Rafael Nadal to keep going, says Tim Henman

The Hindu  

Former British number one Tim Henman believes the prospect of a calendar Grand Slam will motivate newly crowned French Open champion Rafa Nadal to play at Wimbledon, an event the Spaniard said he would play only if his body allowed it. Nadal, who has been battling a chronic foot injury, demolished Norway's Casper Ruud to claim a record-extending 14th Roland …

I hope to keep going, Nadal says after 14th French Open crown
2 years, 6 months ago

I hope to keep going, Nadal says after 14th French Open crown

The Hindu  

Spain's Rafael Nadal will look to continue his remarkable career after crushing Norway's Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 on Sunday to lift a record-extending 14th French Open, saying despite injury concerns he would battle on. The Spaniard, the world's best ever claycourt player, won 11 games in a row to cruise through the second and third sets to take his …

Djokovic playing his ‘best’ tennis ahead of French Open
2 years, 7 months ago

Djokovic playing his ‘best’ tennis ahead of French Open

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic is optimistic about his game going into the French Open despite going another week without a title. Despite the loss, Djokovic said he leaves Madrid feeling good about his preparations for the upcoming French Open, where he will defend his title. “I definitely played very good tennis, I mean, the best that I have played this year,” Djokovic …

French Open 2020: Does Daniel Elahi Galan, with two Grand Slam match wins, have hope against Novak Djokovic? 'I was wondering that' – Firstpost
4 years, 2 months ago

French Open 2020: Does Daniel Elahi Galan, with two Grand Slam match wins, have hope against Novak Djokovic? 'I was wondering that' – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Galan is one of nine men ranked outside the top 100 into the third round, equaling the most at any Grand Slam tournament in more than a quarter-century Paris: At the mere mention of Novak Djokovic’s name, at the mere thought of sharing a court with a 17-time Grand Slam champion and the French Open’s No. I can do many …

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