Casper Ruud displayed uncharacteristic frustration during his straight-sets loss to Jannik Sinner in the Italian Open final on Sunday. Former coach Brad Gilbert highlighted the Norwegian's unusual on-court behavior and tactical choices.
Ruud, known for his calm demeanor, appeared to vent toward his father and coach Christian Ruud during the match in Rome. Gilbert, speaking on the Big T Podcast, noted that such outbursts are rare for the player often called one of the kindest on tour.
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Jannik Sinner defeated Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 to claim the Italian Open title on home soil. The victory marked his fifth Masters 1000 title of the season and completed a Career Golden Masters.
Casper Ruud advanced to his first Italian Open final in Rome with a dominant semifinal victory. The Norwegian defeated local favorite Luciano Darderi 6-1, 6-1. He now awaits the winner of a rain-delayed semifinal between Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev.
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Casper Ruud defeated Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 6-1 in the round of 16 at the Italian Open on May 12. The Norwegian's progress came amid concerns over his opponent's left thigh injury during the match.
Alexander Zverev suffered a dramatic exit from the Italian Open, falling to Luciano Darderi in the round of 16. The world No. 3 lost 1-6, 7-6(10), 6-0 after squandering four match points in the second-set tiebreak.
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World No. 2 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the doubles event at the Monte Carlo Masters one day after partnering Zizou Bergs to a first-round victory. The decision allows Sinner to focus on singles, where he eyes the top ATP ranking. Bergs' father called the move understandable.
Swiss player Leandro Riedi confronted spectators and the chair umpire during his French Open qualifying match against Pierre-Hugues Herbert on May 22. The incident occurred on Court Suzanne Lenglen as the home crowd cheered loudly for the Frenchman.
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World No. 2 Jannik Sinner defeated Tomas Machac 6-1, 6-7(3), 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the Monte Carlo Masters despite dizziness, back issues, and fatigue. In a post-match press conference, the Italian downplayed the battle for ATP No. 1 with Carlos Alcaraz, prioritizing titles and clay majors like Roland Garros over points.