Challenges Faced by Casper Ruud: Obstacles and Turning Points

Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Casper Ruud. A timeline of obstacles and growth.

Casper Ruud is a Norwegian professional tennis player who reached a career-high ranking of world No. 2 in September 2022, the highest-ranked Norwegian ever. He has secured 13 ATP Tour singles titles, including a Masters 1000 victory at the 2025 Madrid Open. Ruud has also been a finalist in three Grand Slam singles events and the 2022 ATP Finals, demonstrating his consistent performance at the highest levels of the sport.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

2021: Left top ten

After losing to Francisco Cerúndolo in the second round of the Paris Masters, Casper Ruud left the top ten for the first time since joining in 2021.

January 2023: Criticism of ATP Tour Calendar

In January 2023, Casper Ruud criticized the length of the ATP Tour calendar and announced he would take a month-long break from competition after the 2023 Australian Open, effectively making February his pre-season.

2023: US Open Second Round Loss

At the 2023 US Open, Casper Ruud lost in the second round in five sets to Zhizhen Zhang.

2023: Runner-up at the 2023 French Open

In 2023, Casper Ruud finished runner-up at the French Open.

2023: Participation in Monte-Carlo, Madrid, and Italian Opens, and French Open

In 2023, Casper Ruud lost in the third round of the Monte-Carlo Masters, was upset in the second round of the Madrid Open, reached the semifinals of the Italian Open, and advanced to the quarterfinals of the French Open for the second consecutive year, eventually losing in the final to Novak Djokovic.