The Norwegian reviewed how he has managed to recover from his physical problems to defend his crown at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026, highlighting the role of Nadal in that.
Casper Ruud
Casper Ruud is already preparing for the clay court season with his focus on the Mutua Madrid Open, where he will defend the title he won in 2025. The Norwegian is training at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Manacor, recovering from the injury that forced him to withdraw from Monte Carlo and seeking to regain his feel on clay before returning to the Magic Box. The reigning champion in the Spanish capital, one of the most reliable players on this surface, aims to arrive in great shape for a crucial tournament on his calendar.
Hello, Casper! Hei, Casper 🇳🇴@CasperRuud98 is gearing up at the Rafa Nadal Academy to defend his @MutuaMadridOpen title 💪
— Rafa Nadal Academy (@rnadalacademy) April 16, 2026
Ready for new challenges on clayhttps://t.co/nbNmgFu9fQ
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Félix Auger-Aliassime is in the quarterfinals of the ATP Masters 1000 Montecarlo 2026 after taking advantage of Casper Ruud's injury in the second set, with the score at 7-5 2-2 in favor of the Canadian. An unfortunate move by the Norwegian caused him to strain a leg and decide to retire from the match. Auger-Aliassime awaits Sinner or Machac.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Auger-Aliassime avanza en Montecarlo debido a una lesión de Ruud
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With several key absences, such as Djokovic and Alcaraz, and the uncertainty surrounding Sinner, the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most open Masters 1000 in recent years.
Bad news arrives from Barcelona just before the draw for the final bracket of the Conde de Godó 2026, with the official withdrawals of Félix Auger-Aliassime and Casper Ruud. The Canadian and Norwegian were seen as two of the main contenders to challenge Carlos Alcaraz, the top favorite. The physical and mental fatigue accumulated by Auger-Aliassime in Monte Carlo and the injury suffered by Ruud in the Principality have led to these sad news.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Conde de Godó sufre dos bajas muy importantes de última hora
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Jannik Sinner has already made his debut at the Monte Carlo Masters 1000, albeit in the doubles draw. The Italian teamed up with Zizou Bergs, and their first match was no easy task. Across the net were Casper Ruud and Tomas Machac; however, the Italian and the Belgian secured a hard-fought victory with a score of 6-4, 7-5 after an hour and 24 minutes. Their next opponents could be Stefanos Tsitsipas and his brother Pavlos or the duo formed by Guido Andreozzi and Manuel Ginard.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sinner comienza con buen pie en Montecarlo: vence en el dobles con Bergs a Ruud y Machac
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We review those names on the circuit destined to break the hegemony of the Spanish and Italian tennis players after the surface change to clay.
The clay court season has already begun, and there are several tennis players who have a good bunch of points to defend to maintain their aspirations in the ATP Ranking and repeat their feats.
The Norwegian reviewed how he has managed to recover from his physical problems to defend his crown at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026, highlighting the role of Nadal in that.
With several key absences, such as Djokovic and Alcaraz, and the uncertainty surrounding Sinner, the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most open Masters 1000 in recent years.
Casper Ruud is already preparing for the clay court season with his focus on the Mutua Madrid Open, where he will defend the title he won in 2025. The Norwegian is training at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Manacor, recovering from the injury that forced him to withdraw from Monte Carlo and seeking to regain his feel on clay before returning to the Magic Box. The reigning champion in the Spanish capital, one of the most reliable players on this surface, aims to arrive in great shape for a crucial tournament on his calendar.
Hello, Casper! Hei, Casper 🇳🇴@CasperRuud98 is gearing up at the Rafa Nadal Academy to defend his @MutuaMadridOpen title 💪
— Rafa Nadal Academy (@rnadalacademy) April 16, 2026
Ready for new challenges on clayhttps://t.co/nbNmgFu9fQ
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Ruud prepara en la Rafa Nadal Academy la defensa de su corona en Madrid
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Bad news arrives from Barcelona just before the draw for the final bracket of the Conde de Godó 2026, with the official withdrawals of Félix Auger-Aliassime and Casper Ruud. The Canadian and Norwegian were seen as two of the main contenders to challenge Carlos Alcaraz, the top favorite. The physical and mental fatigue accumulated by Auger-Aliassime in Monte Carlo and the injury suffered by Ruud in the Principality have led to these sad news.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Conde de Godó sufre dos bajas muy importantes de última hora
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Félix Auger-Aliassime is in the quarterfinals of the ATP Masters 1000 Montecarlo 2026 after taking advantage of Casper Ruud's injury in the second set, with the score at 7-5 2-2 in favor of the Canadian. An unfortunate move by the Norwegian caused him to strain a leg and decide to retire from the match. Auger-Aliassime awaits Sinner or Machac.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Auger-Aliassime avanza en Montecarlo debido a una lesión de Ruud
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Jannik Sinner has already made his debut at the Monte Carlo Masters 1000, albeit in the doubles draw. The Italian teamed up with Zizou Bergs, and their first match was no easy task. Across the net were Casper Ruud and Tomas Machac; however, the Italian and the Belgian secured a hard-fought victory with a score of 6-4, 7-5 after an hour and 24 minutes. Their next opponents could be Stefanos Tsitsipas and his brother Pavlos or the duo formed by Guido Andreozzi and Manuel Ginard.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sinner comienza con buen pie en Montecarlo: vence en el dobles con Bergs a Ruud y Machac
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We review those names on the circuit destined to break the hegemony of the Spanish and Italian tennis players after the surface change to clay.
The clay court season has already begun, and there are several tennis players who have a good bunch of points to defend to maintain their aspirations in the ATP Ranking and repeat their feats.
Casper Ruud continues to struggle to find the expected consistency and reliability in his game, exiting the 2026 Miami Open in the early stages. The Norwegian witnessed one of the emerging young talents on the tour, Ethan Quinn, emerge victorious in a match decided by fine margins, where he even saved seven set points in the second set. The final score was 6-4 7-6 (7) in favor of the American, who now awaits Lehecka or Kouame.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Ruud claudica en Miami ante un Quinn en clara tendencia al alza
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Casper Ruud had a very special guest for his debut at the Miami Open 2026. The Norwegian had the presence of Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy in the stands during his second-round match against Ethan Quinn. The sight of one of the great figures in golf watching Ruud, considered the best golfer among the players on the circuit, quickly caught attention. Figures like him and Carlos Alcaraz have helped popularize golf within the circuit, something that was already discussed by Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic, and Alcaraz himself at Indian Wells.
Rory McIlroy is in the house watching Casper Ruud and Ethan Quinn at the Miami Open.
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) March 20, 2026
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This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Espectador de lujo para ver el debut de Casper Ruud en Miami
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