Casper Ruud reflected on his past matches against Marton Fucsovics during a press conference after winning at the Estoril Open 2024. He mentioned that Fucsovics had previously defeated him in straight sets, including a double bagel, and expressed satisfaction with getting his revenge.
Ruud also discussed his improved serve, which he attributed to preseason adjustments, and felt that he was playing better this year than last. He noted the advantages of playing in Estoril before Monte Carlo and expressed excitement about competing in Portugal. Ruud also mentioned his upcoming Davis Cup match against Portugal.
Ruud in Estoril, ranking, and results in 2024
LWLLLLWLLL Ranked world no.8, the Norwegian achieved a compiled 20-5 match record in 2024. The Norwegian is now having a run in Estoril where he managed to beat the world no.87 Botic Van De Zandschulp 6-1 6-2 and the world no.85 Marton Fucsovics 6-3 6-2.
Casper Ruud will fight against the world no.77 Pedro Martinez Portero in the semifinal on Saturday at 5:30 pm on ESTADIO MILLENNIUM. The head to head is 1-0 for Ruud.
The Norwegian was the runner-up in Los Cabos (Mifel Tennis Open) and in Acapulco (Abierto Mexicano Telcel).
The Norwegian won 10 titles in his career: 1 on hard courts and 9 on clay courts. (See the list of his titles)
Ruud is scheduled to play next in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters (Monte–Carlo). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 7th of April.
