Unusual, Australian Open > Ruud after his difficult 5-set victory against Munar: “I will never forget my match against Rafa in the final of a Grand Slam, but I will certainly never forget my knee on the ground either facing Maria”

Casper Ruud was very hot against the Spaniard Munar, he won in 5 sets: 6–3, 1–6, 7–5, 2–6, 6–1. The Norwegian blew hot and cold during this duel. However, we must praise the progress of his opponent who had done good preparation in Hong Kong.

Asked on court about his performance, Casper was, as usual, completely precise until we talked about his marriage proposal to his fiancée Maria. At that moment, the emotion was palpable.

« What I’m trying to say is that I will never forget my match against Rafa in a Grand Slam final, but I will certainly never forget my knee against Maria either. It was a magnificent moment. I think it was an even bigger moment »

Published on Sunday January 12, 2025 at 08:39