Clay court specialist, Casper Ruud surely did not imagine participating in the last four of the ATP Finals. The Norwegian, winner of Carlos Alcaraz et Andrey Rublev during the group stage, did not steal his place from anyone, and will bravely play his luck this Saturday. Opposed to the untouchable world number 1 Jannik Sinner, Ruud is aware of the difficulty of the mountain that faces him, but will play without pressure. “I'm going there as an outsider because he's the favorite. He has more pressure on his shoulders, he's playing at home” recalled the 25-year-old at a press conference.
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“It’s not every day that we play against number 1”
“Jannik has been the best player in the world all year” let go Casper Ruud to the press. “He deserves to finish number one. This week he also played incredible Tennis, without losing a single set. If I want to have a chance against him tomorrow (today, Saturday), I know I have to play my best tennis, probably the best tennis of the last few weeks, months and even the year This will probably be the most difficult match I will play this year, but it's a fun challenge. It's not every day. we play against number 1. The last time I played against a number 1, it was Novak Djokovic in Monte-Carlo and I was able to win. At least I have this experience. Anything can happen. I will be the underdog, but I will give my best. .”
“Sinner seems to have forgotten how to lose”
Without pressure, Casper Ruud hopes to create a surprise. He has never beaten the Italian in two confrontations, but they date back Vienna 2020 et Vienna 2021. “I present myself as the underdog because he is the favorite. He has more pressure on his shoulders, he is playing at home. And I know that feeling of playing a big match at home. But that doesn't have the seems to bother him beyond measure. Honestly, he seems to have forgotten how to lose. We'll see if I can bring something tomorrow that can make a difference. He's the best in the world right now, he's been the best in the world all along. year in terms of level and results I will just try to. do my best and hopefully I'll get some chances.”
