Ruud extends winning streak on clay to 9, advances to Monte Carlo Masters 3rd round
Fourth-seeded Casper Ruud extended his winning streak on clay to nine matches to reach the third round at the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday.
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Casper Ruud gets revenge on Botic van de Zandschulp with Alexander Zverev also through at the Monte Carlo Masters
Casper Ruud extended his winning streak to five matches with a 7-5 7-6 victory over Botic van de Zandschulp to progress to the last-16 of the Monte Carlo Masters. After taking the first set, Ruud was in the ascendancy going into the second and, at the fourth attempt, managed to break Van de Zandschulp in the opening service game.
Exclusive: Alex Zverev says he could have beaten Rafa Nadal if not for injury - ‘I don't want to sound arrogant’
Alexander Zverev believes he would have beaten Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals of last year's French Open had he not been injured, he has exclusively told Eurosport. Last June, Nadal progressed to the final after Zverev was forced to retire at the end of the second set of their semi-final owing to an ankle injury. The German was leading 7-6(2) 6-6 at the time.
Casper Ruud beats Miomir Kecmanovic to claim Estoril Open title, ending nine-month winless run for world No. 5
Norwegian player Casper Ruud has won his 10th ATP Tour title by defeating Miomir Kecmanovic at the Estoril Open in Portugal. The victory marks Ruud's first trophy of the season and his first since winning the 2022 Gstaad Open last July. Ad Ruud won the championship in straight sets, 6-2 7-6(3), breaking Kecmanovic's serve twice in the first set to take full control of the match.
Roberto Carballes Baena stuns Brit Dan Evans in Grand Prix Hassan II to reach second tour-level final in Marrakech
Dan Evans’ hopes of a second career ATP title were dashed when he was knocked out of the Grand Prix Hassan II at the semi-final stage. Spaniard Roberto Carballes Baena advanced to his second tour-level final after he beat the Briton 2-6 6-4 6-2, and will face Alexandre Muller in the tournament decider on Sunday. Ad Evans — who was seeded second only behind Lorenzo Musetti, who was eliminated in Friday’s quarter-finals — looked to be on his way to a fourth ATP final when he won the first set.
Dawid Kubacki gives update on wife Marta Kubacka's health: 'Not good but her condition is improving'
Polish ski jumper Dawid Kubacki gave an update on the health condition of his wife, Marta. She was admitted to the hospital two weeks ago due to a life-threatening cardiac issue. In an interview with the television channel TVN, Kubacki explained.
Casper Ruud backs Daniil Medvedev to have success on clay ahead of French Open - 'A player that doesn't go away'
Casper Ruud — speaking on the latest episode of the Eurosport podcast, Ruud Talk — has said he believes world No. 4 Daniil Medvedev can overcome his difficulties on clay ahead of the clay-court swing and the French Open. Medvedev has historically struggled on clay and has only reached one final on the red dirt in 2019, finishing runner-up at the Barcelona Open.
ATP roundup: No. 1 seed Lorenzo Musetti falls in Morocco
Frenchman Alexandre Muller upset top seed Lorenzo Musetti of Italy 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 in the quarterfinals of the Grand Prix Hassan II on Friday in Marrakech, Morocco.