History of Casper Ruud in Timeline

Casper Ruud is a highly successful Norwegian professional tennis player, reaching a career-high ranking of world No. 2 in September 2022, the highest for any Norwegian player. He has secured 14 ATP Tour singles titles, including a Masters 1000 victory at the 2025 Madrid Open. Notably, he has been a finalist in three major singles tournaments and at the 2022 ATP Finals, solidifying his position as a top player in men's tennis.

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

1990: Fifth player born since 1990

In 2024, Casper Ruud became the fifth player born since 1990 to achieve the milestone of 100 hardcourt wins

December 1994: Christian Ruud Last Norwegian in ATP Top 100

In December 1994, Christian Ruud was the last Norwegian to be ranked in the ATP Top 100, a record that stood until his son, Casper Ruud, broke it in 2019.

1995: Just the second man born in 1995 or later to hit that number

In 2023, Casper Ruud recorded his 100th clay court win in the first round, becoming just the second man born in 1995 or later to hit that number, after Alexander Zverev

1997: Christian Ruud Reached Monte Carlo Quarterfinals in 1997

In 1997, Christian Ruud reached the quarterfinals of the Monte Carlo Masters, a record that his son, Casper Ruud, surpassed in 2020 by reaching the semifinals of the Italian Open.

October 2011: Murray Wins Three Titles in Three Weeks

In October 2011, Andy Murray was the last ATP player to win three titles in three weeks, an achievement matched by Casper Ruud in August 2021.

2014: Ćorić Reaches Swiss Indoors Semifinal

In 2014, Borna Ćorić reached Swiss Indoors Semifinal, an event that was referenced when Casper Ruud became the youngest to reach an ATP 500 semifinal since Ćorić.

2015: Ruud Reaches Semifinals in Wimbledon Boys' Doubles

In 2015, Casper Ruud and his partner Miomir Kecmanović reached the semifinals of the Wimbledon Boys' Doubles tournament.

2015: Norwegian Davis Cup Team

In 2015, Casper Ruud became part of the Norwegian Davis Cup team, and together with Viktor Durasovic promoted Norway from Group Three Europe Zone to Group Two Europe/Africa Zone.

2015: Ruud Reaches Third Round of Junior Grand Slams

In 2015, Casper Ruud reached the third round of the French Open boys' singles event and the US Open boys' singles. He also reached the second round of the Wimbledon boys' singles.

2016: Ruud Finishes 2016 Season at No. 225 in ATP Rankings

Casper Ruud finished the 2016 season with a career-high ranking of No. 225 in the ATP rankings.

2016: Ruud Reaches Semifinals in French Open Boys' Doubles

In 2016, Casper Ruud and Miomir Kecmanović reached the semifinals of the French Open Boys' Doubles tournament.

2016: Ruud Wins First Futures Tournament

In February 2016, Casper Ruud won his first Futures final against Carlos Taberner in Paguera, Spain, marking a significant step in his professional career.

2016: Ruud Wins Copa Sevilla on ATP Challenger Debut

In September 2016, Casper Ruud won the Copa Sevilla on his ATP Challenger debut, defeating Taro Daniel in the final and recording his first wins over top 150 players. Due to this win, Ruud received a wildcard to the 2016 Chengdu Open.

2016: 2016 Davis Cup

In the 2016 Davis Cup, Ruud and Durasovic lost 3–2 to Lithuania in the first round. In the play-offs they beat Luxembourg 3–2 to stay in the Group Two Europe/Africa Zone.

2017: Oslo Nye Høyskole Attended

From 2017, Maria Galligani attended Oslo Nye Høyskole.

2017: 2017 Davis Cup

In 2017 Norway remained in Group Two Europe/Africa Zone in Davis Cup.

2017: Ruud Reaches First ATP Semifinal at Rio Open

In 2017, Casper Ruud received a wildcard into the ATP 500 event Rio Open. He advanced to his first ATP level semifinal, becoming the youngest to reach an ATP 500 semifinal since Borna Ćorić in 2014. Also, Ruud received a wildcard into the 2017 Miami Open, marking his first appearance at an ATP Masters 1000 tournament.

2018: Dating Maria Galligani

Casper Ruud has been dating Maria Galligani since 2018.

2018: 2018 Davis Cup

In 2018 Norway remained in Group Two Europe/Africa Zone in Davis Cup.

2018: Ruud Qualifies for First Grand Slam Main Draw at Australian Open

In 2018, Casper Ruud qualified for his first Grand Slam at the Australian Open, marking the first time in 17 years a Norwegian had qualified for a Grand Slam main draw. He won his first-round match before losing in the second round.

2019: 2019 Davis Cup

In 2019 Norway beat Georgia in Davis Cup, securing them a place in the play-off for World Group I.

2019: Ruud Competes in First Wimbledon Championships

In 2019, Casper Ruud played his first Wimbledon Championships, where he lost in the first round to John Isner. He also reached the semifinals of the Kitzbühel Open and made it to the third round of the US Open doubles tournament. At the end of the season, Ruud qualified for the 2019 Next Generation ATP Finals.

2019: Ruud Enters ATP Top 100

In 2019, Casper Ruud reached the semifinal of the Brasil Open, leading to his entry into the top 100 of the ATP rankings for the first time in his career. He became the first Norwegian to achieve this since his father in December 1994.

February 2020: Ruud Wins First ATP Tour Title at Argentina Open

In February 2020, Casper Ruud won the Argentina Open, becoming the first tennis player from Norway to win an ATP Tour title. He surpassed his father's ranking, setting a new record as the highest-ranked Norwegian player in ATP history, reaching No. 34 on 17 February 2020.

2020: Oslo Nye Høyskole Graduated

In 2020, Maria Galligani graduated with a degree in psychology from Oslo Nye Høyskole

2020: Ruud Leads Norway to Victory at ATP Cup

In 2020, at the ATP Cup, Casper Ruud led Norway to a 2–1 victory over the U.S. team in the first round-robin match by beating John Isner. He also beat Fabio Fognini in the second round robin singles match.

2020: Ruud Reaches Italian Open Semifinals

In 2020, at the Italian Open, Casper Ruud reached the semifinals, becoming the first Norwegian to do so. He lost to Novak Djokovic in the semifinals and reached a new career-high ranking of No. 30.

January 2021: Acquired a Dog

Since January 2021, Casper Ruud and Maria Galligani share a dog named Bajas.

February 2021: Ruud Reenters Top 25

On 22 February 2021, Ruud reentered the top 25 to a career-high ranking of No. 24. Also in February 2021, Ruud progressed to the fourth round in a major for the first time at the Australian Open, but retired against Andrey Rublev due to injury. This equaled his father's best placement at the Australian Open and a major.

May 2021: Ruud Enters Top 20 After Madrid Performance

On 10 May 2021, due to his performance in Madrid, Ruud entered the top 20 for the first time in his career, rising to a new career-high ranking of No. 16.

July 2021: Ruud Reaches Career-High Doubles Ranking

In July 2021, Casper Ruud and his partner André Göransson made the quarterfinals of the Wimbledon men's doubles tournament, which helped him climb to a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 133 on 12 July 2021.

August 2021: Ruud Achieves Career-High Ranking of No. 12

On 2 August 2021, Casper Ruud moved up to a new career-high of No. 12. He then reached a new career-high of world No. 11 on 16 August 2021. Also, Ruud won three titles in as many weeks and entered another Masters 1000 quarterfinal.

September 2021: Appears in Rafa Nadal Academy

In September 2021, Casper Ruud appeared in the tennis docuseries Rafa Nadal Academy, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video on 16 September 2021.

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September 2021: Ruud Enters ATP Top 10

In September 2021, Casper Ruud began a streak of 113 consecutive weeks inside the ATP top 10, showcasing his consistent performance at the highest levels of professional tennis.

2021: Left Top Ten

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

2021: Ruud Plays Laver Cup for Team Europe

In 2021, Casper Ruud was selected to play the Laver Cup for team Europe, and won his first match against Reilly Opelka in a tournament that team Europe went on to win.

April 2022: Ruud Reaches Miami Masters Final and Career High Ranking

In April 2022, Casper Ruud reached his fourth Masters 1000 semifinal at the Miami Open and later earned his first win against Alexander Zverev in the quarterfinal. Following this result, Ruud reached a career high ranking of No. 7 in the world on 4 April 2022.

June 2022: Career-high singles ranking

In June 2022, Casper Ruud achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 6 on June 6th, and then moved to world No. 5 a week later as a result of his performance at the French Open where he reached the final.

September 2022: Ruud Achieves World No. 2 Ranking

In September 2022, Casper Ruud achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 2 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), making him the highest-ranked Norwegian in history.

September 2022: New Career-High Ranking at US Open

In September 2022, following the US Open, where he reached the final, Casper Ruud climbed to a new career-high ranking of world No. 2 on September 12th.

2022: Ruud Defends Geneva Open Title

In 2022, Casper Ruud defended his title at the Geneva Open, defeating João Sousa. He became the sixth player to win multiple tour-level titles in 2022.

2022: ATP Finals

In 2022, Casper Ruud reached the final of the ATP Finals defeating Andrey Rublev. In the finals, Ruud lost to Novak Djokovic in straight sets.

2022: Ruud Wins Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award

In 2022, Casper Ruud was awarded the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award, recognizing his professional on-court demeanor.

2022: University of Southern Denmark Master's Degree

In 2022, Maria Galligani received her master's degree in psychology from the University of Southern Denmark.

January 2023: Appears in Break Point

In January 2023, Casper Ruud appeared in Break Point, which premiered on Netflix on 13 January 2023.

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January 2023: Ruud Criticizes ATP Tour Calendar Length

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

November 2023: Ruud Spends 113 Weeks inside ATP top 10

From September 2021 to November 2023, Ruud spent 113 consecutive weeks inside the ATP top 10.

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: Ruud finishes runner-up at the 2023 French Open

In 2023, Casper Ruud finished as runner-up at the French Open, marking his third major final appearance.

2023: 2023 French Open

In 2023, Casper Ruud made the semifinals at the Italian Open, where he lost to Holger Rune. At the 2023 French Open, Ruud advanced to the quarterfinals for a second year in a row. In the final, he fell to Novak Djokovic in straight sets.

2023: Participated in the United Cup

In 2023, Casper Ruud participated in the inaugural United Cup, leading the Norway team. He won his first match against Thiago Monteiro but lost his second match against Matteo Berrettini. The Norway team failed to advance to the knockout stage.

2023: Ruud Wins Tenth ATP Title at Estoril Open

In 2023, Casper Ruud won his tenth ATP title at the clay court Estoril Open, defeating Miomir Kecmanović in the final.

2023: Decline in Backhand Power and Accuracy

In 2023, Ruud's backhand saw a decline in power and accuracy

June 2024: Appears in Federer: Twelve Final Days

In June 2024, Casper Ruud appeared in the documentary film Federer: Twelve Final Days which premiered on Amazon Prime Video on 20 June 2024.

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November 2024: Engagement Announcement

In November 2024, Casper Ruud and his girlfriend, Maria Galligani, announced their engagement on social media.

2024: Monte-Carlo Masters and Barcelona Open

In 2024, Casper Ruud reached the final of the Monte-Carlo Masters, losing to Stefanos Tsitsipas. The following week in Barcelona, he defeated Tsitsipas to win the biggest title of his career and the first tournament above ATP 250 level.

2024: Miami Open Fourth Round and 100th Hardcourt Win

In 2024, Casper Ruud reached the fourth round of the Miami Open with a win over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, recording his 100th hardcourt win.

2024: Geneva Open Title

In 2024, Casper Ruud won the Geneva Open, becoming the first three-time champion, with a win over Tomáš Macháč in the final. It was his 12th title in his career and 11th on clay.

2024: 2024 Los Cabos Open and Abierto Mexicano Telcel

In 2024, at the Los Cabos Open Casper Ruud defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach the final and reached the semifinals with William Blumberg. At the Abierto Mexicano Telcel in Acapulco, he reached back-to-back finals with a win over Holger Rune.

April 2025: Appears in Carlos Alcaraz: My Way

In April 2025, Casper Ruud appeared in Carlos Alcaraz: My Way, which premiered on Netflix on 23 April 2025.

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May 2025: Mutua Madrid Open Final and Top 10 Return

In May 2025, Casper Ruud reached his third Masters 1000 final at the Mutua Madrid Open and won his first Big Title, guaranteeing a return to the top 10 in the singles rankings on May 5, 2025.