A Ruud on the verge of KO resuscitates just in time to overcome Safiullin in five sets. Photo: Gettyimages
Casper Ruud came very close to causing one of the surprises of Roland Garros 2026 and being eliminated in the first round against Roman Safiullin. It seemed like a smooth and controlled match, but a heatstroke in the decisive moment of the third set made him flirt with retirement. Unable to move on the court, defeat seemed closer than victory. Just before the fifth set, he managed to recover, while Safiullin also suffered from hip discomfort, leading to a victory of 6-2, 7-6(5), 5-7, 0-6, 6-2, after three hours and 55 minutes of play.
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