Casper Ruud, the Norwegian tennis star, has been featured in a stylish new campaign for Christian Dior. The Maison Dior revealed photos of its ambassadors and friends on Wednesday, May 19, showcasing their collaboration just weeks ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Among the prominent figures highlighted in this campaign are athlete Sasha Zhoya, Hong Kong fencer Cheung Ka Long, skateboarder Aurélien Giraud, and surfer Kauli Vaast. Each ambassador posed in looks designed by Kim Jones, the artistic director of Dior Homme collections.
In addition to these ambassadors, Dior’s friends included paralympic swimmer Alex Portal, tennis player Casper Ruud, and rower Matteo Sartori. The list also featured long jump specialist Erwan Konaté and climber Matteo Zurloni. All athletes were elegantly photographed with accessories representing their respective sports.
The campaign emphasizes Dior’s commitment to excellence and the values of resilience, discipline, respect, and creativity. “These unique alliances highlight, more than ever, the excellence, passion, values of resilience, discipline, respect, and creativity dear to Dior,” the statement read.
Casper Ruud’s participation in this campaign highlights his growing influence beyond the tennis court, reflecting a blend of sport and fashion that resonates with Dior’s vision.
Casper Ruud in 2024
Now ranked no.8, Casper played his last match on the 7th of June when he lost to world no.4 Alexander Zverev 2-6 6-2 6-4 6-2 in the semifinal of the French Open (draw).
At present, during this year Ruud has managed to achieve a compiled 39-10 record. The Norwegian clinched 2 titles in 2024 in Barcelona and Geneva. Ruud was the runner-up in Los Cabos, Acapulco and Monte-Carlo.
Ruud will 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.
Casper Ruud |
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