Only days after Novak Djokovic alleged that Cameron Norrie didn’t play “fairly” during their last-16 match, Casper Ruud called for a possible reconsideration of the medical timeout regulation. When Djokovic served for the match, the Serb was not pleased with Norrie because he took a medical break. And Ruud also questioned Holger Rune for doing the same at a key point in their Italian Open semi-final.
Ruud lost 6-7(1) 6-4 6-2 after blowing a set and a 4-2 lead in his Italian Open semifinal match on Saturday. After being broken to trail 2-3 in the second set, Rune took a medical break. The world No. 4 was questioned about the timing of his treatment after suffering his first loss to the Dane.
When asked if the MTO was tactical, Ruud replied: “I would like to think not, but I don’t know. It was for the shoulder. I don’t know. When I broke him, he didn’t serve particularly slow I think. I don’t know. It would only be guessing. But I think if you have pain, you have the right to take the physio.”
Ruud added: “The rule should maybe be discussed a bit, I think, because there are many cases where someone takes [a] medical time out, and it’s before the opponent’s serve, which I know a lot of people kind of dislike a little bit because it can interrupt your rhythm and you have to wait when you’re about to serve. I don’t know if that’s something that might change in the future.”
Casper Ruud in 2023
Currently the world no.4, Casper played his last match on the 20th of May when he was defeated by world no.7 Holger Rune 6-7(2) 6-4 6-2 in the semifinal in Rome (draw).
This season Casper has achieved a composed 15-10 match record. This year, the Norwegian conquered 1 tournament in Estoril.
He is also scheduled to play at the French Open (French Open) after Geneva. The main draw will start on the 21st of May.
Rune in Rome, ranking, and results in 2023
LWWLWWLLWW Ranked no.7 (career-high), Rune has achieved a composed 27-9 win-loss record in 2023. The Dane is now playing in Rome where he conquered the world no.119 Arthur Fils 6-3 6-3, the world no.130 Fabio Fognini 6-4 6-2, the world no.77 Alexei Popyrin 6-4 5-7 6-4, the world no.1 Novak Djokovic 6-2 4-6 6-2 and the world no.4 Casper Ruud 6-72 6-4 6-2.
The Dane has won 1 title in 2023 in Munich. The Dane was the finalist in Monte-Carlo (Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters).
Holger won 4 titles in his career: 2 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Rune has scheduled to compete next at the French Open (French Open). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of May.
Casper Ruud and Holger Rune faced off 5 times. Their actual record is 4-1 for Ruud. Before, the last time they played each other, Holger Rune won 6-7(2) 6-4 6-2 in the semifinal in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia) on the 20th of May 2023.
In the video below you can watch the highlights.
Novak Djokovic in 2023
LWWWLWLWWW Currently ranked no.1, the Serbian played his last match on the 17th of May when he surrendered to world no.7 Holger Rune 6-2 4-6 6-2 in the quarter in Rome (draw).
This season Djokovic has a 20-4 win-loss record. Djokovic has won 2 titles in 2023 in Adelaide and Australian Open.
Casper Ruud, Holger Rune and Novak Djokovic |
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