‘Wow’ – ‘Unbelievable’ Capser Ruud proving he is more than a ‘clay court’ player following win over Matteo Berrettini

Casper Ruud is proving that he is more than just a “clay court player”, according to Eurosport’s Barbara Schett, who was most impressed by his performance in the 6-1 6-4 7-6(4) victory over Matteo Berrettini in the US Open quarter-final. The 23-year-old, who is bidding to win his first Grand Slam and is also fighting to keep his No. 1 hopes alive, was excellent on return as he brushed aside Berrettini in straight sets on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Ad The Norwegian has won eight of his ATP Tour singles titles on clay courts, but his deep run at the US Open suggests that he can be equally as efficient on the hard court. US OpenBerrettini v Ruud — US Open highlights3 HOURS AGO “It was unbelievable tennis, especially with the forehand,” said Schett when analysing his victory. “He could pretty much do anything today, and he had all the answers to the questions.

People always reduced him to a clay court player, but he certainly proved today that he’s not only playing great tennis on clay court.” Mats Wilander admitted that Ruud’s level of performance has taken him by surprise. Ons Jabeur moves into semi-final with straight sets triumph over Ajla Tomljanovic Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray could team up for Great Britain in new mixed tournament “For a set and a half he looked like he couldn't do anything wrong,” said Wilander. “He picked the right return position.

He often picked the right return to get back in play and like you say, when the ball is in play, Casper Ruud’s forehand today is actually better than Berrettini's. “A lot of that has to do with the movement. He was able to move Matteo from left to, right.