On April 5, 2025, the historic Arènes de Nîmes amphitheater in southern France became the epicenter of tennis innovation as Casper Ruud claimed his first-ever Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) title at the Bastide Médical UTS Nîmes tournament.

The Norwegian star, known as “The Ice Man” for his cool-headed play, defeated Tomas Machac in a thrilling final, capping off a weekend of high-energy tennis that drew nearly 4,000 fans to the ancient Roman venue.

The Arènes de Nîmes, a 2,000-year-old amphitheater typically known for hosting concerts and cultural events, transformed into a clay-court battleground for the UTS Tour on April 4-5, 2025.

The UTS, founded in 2020 by renowned coach Patrick Mouratoglou and Australian businessman Popyrin, is a groundbreaking tennis league designed to shake up the sport’s traditional format. With its timed quarters, single-serve rule, and “bonus cards” that allow players to gain strategic advantages, UTS aims to create a faster, more engaging experience for spectators. The Nîmes event, sponsored by Bastide Médical, showcased this innovative approach against the backdrop of one of France’s most iconic landmarks.

Casper Ruud in 2025

Casper Ruud

14 - 5win/loss

Hard

6-3

I Hard

6-1

Clay

2-1

Rank
10

High
2

26 year old

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2025 Highlights

F

Dallas

RR

Australia

4th

Miami

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Currently the world no.6, Casper played his last match on the 25^th of March when he lost to world no.23 Francisco Cerundolo 6-4 6-2 in the 4^th round in Miami (draw).

Presently, during this year the Norwegian achieved an overall 12-4 match record. Casper Ruud’s best accomplishment of this year was getting to the final in Dallas.

Miami

Ruud's Record