Casper Ruud faced a challenging semifinal match at the French Open, revealing that he struggled with stomach issues that affected his performance. Despite his efforts, Ruud found it difficult to maintain his usual energy and intensity levels.
“Towards the middle to end of the first set, I started feeling discomfort and ache in my stomach,” Ruud explained. “I was unable to keep the energy and intensity level up. It was something that was bothering me. Just kind of limiting me to play the way I wanted. It was a pity.”
This unexpected physical issue hindered Ruud’s ability to perform at his best, impacting his strategy and overall gameplay. His openness about the struggle highlights the challenges athletes face beyond their visible performance on the court. Ruud’s determination and resilience remain evident as he continues to compete at the highest levels, despite such setbacks.
Casper Ruud on what went wrong
“Towards/middle end of set 1, I started feeling discomfort/ache in my stomach. I was unable to keep the energy & intensity level up. It was something that was bothering me. Just kind of limiting me to play the way I wanted. It was a pity.”
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Casper Ruud in 2024
LWLLLLWLLL Now the world no.7, Casper played his last match on the 7th of June when he was defeated by world no.4 Alexander Zverev 2-6 6-2 6-4 6-2 in the semifinal of the French Open (draw).
This season Casper has a compiled 39-10 match record. Ruud has won 2 titles in 2024 in Barcelona and Geneva. Casper reached the final in Los Cabos, Acapulco and Monte-Carlo.
Ruud has scheduled to compete next at the Wimbledon (Wimbledon). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 1st of July.
