Ruud: "Winning or not a major title will not change me as a person"

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He has been knocking at the door of glory for many years with tremendous insistence and has not managed to break down the final barrier. Casper Ruud has accumulated five lost finals of major titles (3 Grand Slam and 2 Masters 1000), having the sixth opportunity in this Mutua Madrid Open 2025. He shared interesting reflections in the press conference following his victory over Cerúndolo in the semifinals.

The phrase that tennis owes a major title to Casper Ruud is repeated often, but the Norwegian does not seem particularly obsessed with adding shine to a trophy cabinet that does not match his stature as a player. The Norwegian may be facing a unique opportunity to explore his limits in this Mutua Madrid Open 2025, being just one match away from securing a title for which he is earning merits mentally and tennis-wise.

- Physical discomfort ahead of the final

"I felt a pain in the area of the ribs, which is very sensitive. I hope it's nothing serious, I believe it's not because at the end of the match my physiotherapist cracked my back, and it was a relief. I think the painkillers took effect as the match progressed, and I ended up feeling better than at the beginning. I have the feeling that it's nothing to worry about," stated the Norwegian.

- Behavior of some fans

"There are unwritten codes in tennis that the vast majority of fans respect, but when someone doesn't, it can be very annoying. I asked the referee how to stop them from shouting between my first and second serve, suggesting that maybe if he gave me the first serve every time they interrupted, they would stop. I don't want to be rude to Francisco, he's not at fault. It was a heated moment, and I felt great frustration, perhaps I overreacted," admits Ruud.

- Importance of winning a major title

"There are curious situations in the tennis world because last year I reached the final in Monte Carlo after months of playing great tennis, and now I'm in the final here without displaying a good level for some time. It would be ironic to become champion in this context. I don't know, I don't think big things have changed this week compared to the last few months, maybe it's just a matter of luck. I will give everything I have to win, but if I don't, life goes on, I will still be the same person," says a Casper Ruud who is just one step away from leaving with the title of Mutua Madrid Open 2025.

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