Casper Ruud, 23, continues to write the history of Norwegian tennis.
The Norwegian is ready for the French Open final against Rafael Nadal after his 3-1 win in sets against Marin Cilic.
“He was my idol all his life,” Casper Rudd said after the victory.
Not even a storm plan by a climate activist could happen Casper Road to lose focus.
The Norwegian admitted losing the first set clearly to Marin Cilic, 3-6.
But the Norwegian entered the match at the same time that the Croatian hit the balls strongly. The server who delivered 33 aces in the quarter-finals came in with only a ten tonight and then Rudd chewed the former world three with ease.
Empty house servants
He won 6-4 in the second, 6-2 in the third and then broke into a double break also in the fourth set.
And completely without trembling on his hand, the Norwegian then sent the match home with a conclusion sent, victory numbers written on 3-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2.
When I managed to break it in the second set, I played probably the best tennis of the year, and I’m very happy with the way I played, he says.
Now the biggest challenge in the world of tennis, Rafael Nadal, awaits at Court Philippe Chatrier in Paris. An extra special match for Rod who trained himself a lot at the Rafael Nadal Academy in Mallorca.
– It’s incredible. He’s the only “Big Three” player I haven’t played against, so perfect timing to meet him in a Grand Slam final. It was worth the wait. I hope Rafa will feel a little special when playing against a student from his own academy, it will be fun, says Casper Rudd.
