During a practice session at the Estoril Open, Norwegian tennis sensation Casper Ruud found himself in an unusual scenario as he attempted to hit a hovering drone with his tennis shots. The incident, captured on video, showcased Ruud’s playful spirit and agility on the court.
In a lighthearted moment, Ruud decided to take on the challenge of targeting the airborne drone with his precision shots, showcasing both his tennis skills and his ability to adapt to unexpected situations. The footage of Ruud’s endeavor quickly gained attention on social media, eliciting reactions from fans and fellow tennis enthusiasts alike.
As the Estoril Open continues to unfold, spectators eagerly anticipate witnessing Ruud’s competitive prowess on the court, while also reminiscing about the memorable moment when he took aim at a hovering drone, showcasing his athleticism and good-natured spirit in equal measure.
Be careful with our drone, Casper!
— Millennium #EstorilOpen (@EstorilOpen) April 6, 2024
Casper Ruud in 2024
Currently ranked no.8, Ruud played his last match on the 6th of April when he was overcome by world no.77 Pedro Martinez Portero 6-4 4-6 6-4 in the semifinal in Estoril (draw).
At present, during this year the Norwegian owns a composed 20-6 record. Casper Ruud’s most significant result of the current year was getting to the final in Los Cabos and Acapulco.
The Norwegian was the runner-up in Los Cabos (Mifel Tennis Open) and in Acapulco (Abierto Mexicano Telcel).
Casper won 10 titles in his career: 1 on hard courts and 9 on clay courts. (See the list of his titles)
Ruud has scheduled to compete next in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters (Monte–Carlo). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 7th of April.
