Casper Ruud battles past Holger Rune 6-1 4-6 7-6(2) 6-3 to reach his first ever Grand Slam semi-final.
A forehand winner brought up three match points for Ruud on his serve in the next game. Rune smacked his racquet on the ground at 1-1 to hand Ruud his first break point of the second set. He did not look back after that, moving to within a set of the semi-final with a crushing cross-court winner. Nevertheless, Rune broke back immediately which sparked the raucous Parisian crowd into life. I started great but then Holger fought back well, raised his level and I had a really tough match in the end there. “He has improved a lot.
Casper Ruud proved a great clay player once more by taking down Holger Rune in four sets and three hours of play 6-1 4-6 7-6(2) 6-3.
The final set was another good one but towards the end, Rune was starting to slow down. It was a very valiant effort from Holger Rune in this one however Casper Ruud proved a very calm and collected player. It took over three hours but he got the job done.
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Casper Ruud defeated Holger Rune in the first all-Scandinavian Roland Garros quarter-final, advancing in four tight sets on Court Philippe Chatrier.
Rune was seeking to become the youngest men's Grand Slam semi-finalist since Rafael Nadal defeated Roger Federer on his 19th birthday in the 2005 Roland Garros semi-finals. "A big day for Norwegian tennis," Ruud said in his post-match interview, "because we have also a female player — Ulrikke Eikeri — who made the final of mixed doubles today. Ruud is the first Norwegian man to contest a Grand Slam singles quarter-final, an honour that seemed imminent following his form in recent years, particularly on clay. Ruud started brightly and cruised ahead by a set and a break before his 19-year-old opponent clicked into gear, breaking twice in quick succession to level the match. Ruud finished at a pristine plus-31 in the winners-to-errors count, committing just 24 unforced mistakes. Casper Ruud held off a spirited challenge from #NextGenATP Dane Holger Rune Wednesday night at Roland Garros, extending his best Grand Slam run into the semi-finals.
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Playing another semi-finals here in Roland Garros means a lot to me.” He pocketed the third with a lone break in the seventh game. “But it’s just a quarter-finals match? But I think for me it’s better to face her on clay.” So I always try to tell young kids that, to dream big, and you never know when your moment is going to happen.” “It’s important that you don’t put yourself into a box. I just give myself a chance to be back on court in two days. “Please! No! No! No! The ball is touching the line. The ball is touching the line! Today I was close.” It’s going to be completely different match... “I’ve played him four times already in my career.
Holger Rune will be the first Danish male tennis player to play in the quarter-finals of a major tournament since the late 1960s when he takes on Casper ...
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No.8 seed Casper Ruud became the first Norwegian player to reach a Grand Slam semi-final thanks to a 6-1, 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-3 victory over Danish teenager ...
But Kasatkina unleashed a deft drop shot out of nowhere to secure the win in two hours and eight minutes. Kasatkina has now won 11 of her past 13 matches and has yet to drop a set this tournament after defeating her fellow 25-year-old for the second time in as many meetings. Kasatkina raced to a 6-1 lead in the tiebreak but things got tense as Kudermetova saved match points and cut her deficit to 5-6.
Eighth seed Casper Ruud battled past teenager Holger Rune 6-1 4-6 7-6(2) 6-3 on Wednesday to reach the French Open semi-finals and become the first ...
"It's a big day for Norwegian tennis," Ruud said. He plays fearless, goes for big shots." "Of course a lot of nerves all day to get going.
The names and countries were similar, but their personalities couldn't have been more different as Ruud overcame his Nordic neighbor in four sets to reach ...
But don’t be surprised if the more impatient Rune’s time isn’t far behind. Rune tried 32 drop shots (to Ruud’s 13), was 34 of 49 at net, and hit just one fewer winner than Ruud, 55 to 54, despite Ruud’s 13 to one advantage in aces. Rune, on the other hand, was over-amped and over-hitting. And the last names of the players are close to interchangeable. The countries—Denmark and Norway—are near each other. Roland Garros Women's Semifinal Previews: Coco Gauff vs.
Paris [France], June 2 (ANI): Norwegian tennis player Casper Ruud is into his first Grand Slam semi-final after beating Danish tennis player Holger Rune in ...
Rune, ranked 40, had knocked out fourth seed and 2021 runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas in the fourth round this time. Ruud will meet 2014 US Open champion Marin Cilic on Friday for a berth in the final. He reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 7 on April 4, 2022, making him the highest-ranked Norwegian player in history.
The Norwegian was tested by Denmark's Holger Rune over three hours and 18 minutes on Court Philippe-Chatrier, in the first all-Scandinavian quarter-final in ...
Ruud kept his opponent under pressure, returning serve from well behind the baseline and giving himself time to run around the backhand, teeing off for booming returns. Ridding himself of any early jitters, Rune took a page out of his opponent’s book and took a huge step back behind the baseline; while Ruud’s first-serves regularly whizzed past him in the first set, Rune began to get more returns in play in the second to snap the Norwegian out of his rhythm. A 21-shot rally set the tone in the second game, with Ruud applying the pressure with his faster serve and heavier groundstrokes.
Eighth seed Casper Ruud battled past teenager Holger Rune 6-1 4-6 7-6(2) 6-3 to reach the French Open semi-finals.
"It's a big day for Norwegian tennis," Ruud said. "I started great but Holger fought back and raised his level." "Of course a lot of nerves all day to get going.
Casper Ruud became the first man from Norway to reach the semifinals at a Grand Slam tournament, where he will meet Marin Cilic on Friday for a berth in the ...
He dropped Rublev's career mark in major quarterfinals to 0-5. Ruud will meet 2014 US Open champion Marin Cilic on Friday for a berth in the final. "I told him, 'What, do you need to check every mark?' and he told me to be quiet. "I mean, I played some good matches. I asked him, 'Maybe that's not the greatest thing to tell your opponent to be quiet when I'm talking to you?' And he said it once more. "Obviously disappointed that I couldn't do better today.
Holger Rune would have probably picked another opponent for his first grand slam quarter-final if he could. After all, the Norwegian world number eight ...
You can cheer on the court all you want and be happy. Young players tends to cramp up in the long matches. He will be a dangerous player for the next many years.”
Holger Rune has come under fire after appearing to shout 'leave!' to his mother during his French Open quarter-final defeat to Casper Ruud.
He has to keep his balance." "Of course he is very young, he has to learn. "The same thing I chose to do today to give him some peace of mind. "It’s of course frustrating to be in my first Grand Slam quarter-final and play so much below my usual level, especially in the first set. His mother then told media: "I also slipped away during the match against Stefanos Tsitsipas at one point. Rune added in a post on social media: "I love my mother and I don’t send her away.
The first all-Scandinavian men's singles quarterfinal in Roland-Garros history, and the first at any Slam since 1995, ended in an icy handshake.
I asked him, ‘Maybe that’s not the greatest thing to tell your opponent to be quiet when I’m talking to you?’ And he said it once more. “So that’s what he wants to say and behave? “I told him, ‘What, do you need to check every mark?’ and he told me to be quiet.
Norwegian tennis player Casper Ruud is into his first Grand Slam semi-final after beating Danish tennis player Holger Rune in a gruelling four-set match ...
- - Even during these difficult times arising out of Covid-19, we continue to remain committed to keeping you informed and updated with credible news, authoritative views and incisive commentary on topical issues of relevance. Rune, ranked 40, had knocked out fourth seed and 2021 runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas in the fourth round this time. He reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 7 on April 4, 2022, making him the highest-ranked Norwegian player in history. Ruud will meet 2014 US Open champion Marin Cilic on Friday for a berth in the final.
In the first all-Scandinavian quarterfinal in French Open history, Norwegian Casper Ruud defeated Denmark's Holger Rune 6-1 4-6 7-6(2) 6-3 to advance to the ...
The set remained finely poised and required a tiebreak to separate the two players. "I have to be really focused and bring my A-game in the semifinal." "A big day for Norwegian tennis because we have also a female player Ulrikke Eikeri who made the finals of mixed doubles today.
Danish teenager Holger Rune has accused Casper Ruud of shouting in his face after their French Open quarter-final on Wednesday night.
“First of all, I didn’t tell my mother to leave the stadium,” Rune told Eurosport. “That’s not why. Our focus is now on the match on Friday.” “I thought ‘what the hell are you doing?’. You just do not do that.
Casper Ruud has hit back at Holger Rune after the Dane accused him of shouting in his face in the locker room after their French Open quarter-final.
- French Open - French Open I am aware of this and will improve.” “I didn’t find my level and it’s frustrating. I am proud of my development and I also see there are things yet to be better.” He’s young and new, so that’s excusable, but when you’re on a big stage, it might be time to grow up a bit”, Ruud told Norwegian daily VG.
Danish teenager Holger Rune accused Casper Ruud of shouting in his face after their French Open quarter-final on Wednesday night.
"First of all, I didn't tell my mother to leave the stadium," Rune told Eurosport. "That's not why. Our focus is now on the match on Friday." "I thought 'what the hell are you doing?' You just do not do that.
Rune alleged Ruud confronted him after their tense four-set quarterfinal in the wake of criticism of his quick handshake.
This is exactly the kind of low-stakes drama the tournament needed, and I can’t wait for these two, who have already met four times in the last year, to face off again. Still, there were signs that all was not well between the Ru-boys as the match reached its conclusion. The rare all-Scandanavian clash between Norwegian Ruud and Danish Rune had initially been everyone’s hipster pick as the quarterfinal draw took shape, and the pair didn’t disappoint with their play.
Casper Ruud will attempt to become Norway's first male Grand Slam finalist on Friday after his late night spat with fellow Scandanavian Holger Rune.
He will play world number three Alex Zverev of Germany. 'When you're on a big stage, it might be time to grow up a bit', the 23-year-old Ruud told Norway's VG. - Ruud will take on Marin Cilic in the semi-final of the competition on Friday
Holger Rune justifies his behavior in the quarterfinal match of the French Open against Casper Ruud; accuses him of yelling in the face.
Talking about their head-to-head records, the World No. 8 leads Cilic 2-0 and will brace his chances against him. The Norwegian recently defended his Geneva Open title and now he has won seven out of his eight ATP titles on clay. Holger’s mother has been very supportive of her son and fans were not at all impressed with his actions on the court. Holger Rune was left in shock after Casper Ruud yelled in his face in the locker room: "He and his team had to pass by me. He was also disappointed by the Norwegian talking to him during the match and complaining about his mark check. ADVERTISEMENT