Exclusive: 'Historic' Wimbledon is a 'big goal' for motivated Casper Ruud, eyes 'last step' in majors - 'Ruud Talk'

After losing in three Grand Slam finals, Casper Ruud stresses that he is “motivated to take that last step and try to win one” as he eyes a deep run at Wimbledon. The Norwegian has reached three finals out of the last five Grand Slams he has played, most recently losing to Novak Djokovic in the French Open showpiece. Ad Ruud suffered a chastening loss to Rafael Nadal in the final of Roland-Garros in 2022 before crashing to defeat to Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open just months later.

Roland-Garros'He's not done yet!' — Ruud backs Djokovic to add to his 23 Grand Slam victories11/06/2023 AT 19:08 The 24-year-old will start Wimbledon as an outside contender to lift the trophy but will face stiff competition from familiar foes – Djokovic and Alcaraz. However, he is desperate to achieve his “dream” of finally delivering a Grand Slam and admits Wimbledon is a “big goal” for him this year. In an exclusive interview with Eurosport, the world No.

4 said: “I don’t think there is too much more I need to prove that I am this good or that good or not good or whatever, because I have reached three finals now. Venus Williams: The story of her 23 Wimbledon appearances Andy Murray can 'upset people' at Wimbledon, could play for four more years — Mats Wilander Wozniacki announces stunning return to tennis three years after retirement — 'It's time' “I think that gives me motivation to try to win one, and of course it stings to lose in the finals, but what would you rather have — losing in three second rounds or three finals? It’s an easy choice for me. “I am very proud of what I have done.