Casper Ruudthe new champion of Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell-Conde de Godó Trophyis a student of Rafa Nadal Academy of Manacor since 2018. He went there with his father and coach, Christian Ruudin search of new stimuli that would boost a career that was relatively stagnant at the time.
since Pedro Clar He joined the technical team and his development is constant and consistent, like his game, one of the bases to understand a record that already has 11 titles. “Hello everyone! Thank you so much for your support this week. This track Rafael Nadal “Today is my new favorite track and it’s also my new favorite tournament today,” were his first words at the trophy presentation, in Spanish, a wink that was applauded by the local crowd before Casper continued his speech in English both on track as later. in the press room.
Ruud also likes to play Barcelona and, in fact, the Norwegian assured his presence for the 2024 edition before the end of last year: he himself asked the organization that he wanted to play in Barcelona.
“The determination there for tennis in Spain and Barcelona is incredible and for me it is very important because I have been in Spain for many years and it is incredible to be here now. This club and the This tournament was amazing and I can’t wait to come back next year,” said Ruud.
“It’s an incredible feeling to win this tournament, it’s special because I grew up watching this tournament and others on television, seeing Rafa win, the player who inspired me to start play tennis. He’s won it 12 times, it’s a motivation and “It’s an inspiration to come here and lift this trophy now is a great feeling,” said Ruud.
Godó was his 11th ATP title, but the first in the 500 category and, by far, the most important of his career. “I lost three finals this year and it’s nice to have this revenge. It’s a good step in my career. The dream is to play in a Grand Slam final again and I hope this title can be a great step in my I need to keep getting my game together, but winning here motivates me and gives me more confidence for the grand finals,” said the Norwegian, who has so far lost in three finals of grand slam contested, another from the Masters and two more from the category Masters 1,000.
Ruud also avenged last Sunday’s defeat in the final of Monte Carlo Masters 1,000, when Tsitsipas defeated him 6-1 and 6-4. “My preparation for the match was different, I didn’t think too much about the Monte Carlo final. I used a different tactic, more aggressive than others and playing closer to the baseline because last week he had more time to hit his shots. It was a good choice, all this helped me to make him uncomfortable and I know that, mentally and physically, I was ready to win, but I got back and I am very happy,” explained Casper .finalist the last two years in Roland Garroswhere he will once again be a rival to beat.
“There are many good players on clay. It’s very open, but all players are hard to beat. Rafa is always the king of clay, it doesn’t matter if he’s physically ready, I think he’s always one of the favorites in any clay tournament let him play. Alcaraz He won twice in Barcelona, twice in Madrid, and is also one of the big favorites. Oh Djokovic, Chillies, sinful, Zverev, runesa lot,” said Ruud.
Source: La Verdad
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