‘I’m taking lots of confidence for the following tournaments’, says Casper Ruud after Monte Carlo run
Casper Ruud mentioned he’s taking lots of confidence from his Monte Carlo Masters run into the upcoming clay courtroom occasions.
The world No. 27 reached the semi-finals of the ATP Masters 1000 event in Monaco. The Norwegian was crushed 6-3, 7-5 by world No. eight Andrey Rublev on Saturday.
“I had some good wins right here. The three earlier rounds towards Schwartzman, Carreno Busta and Fognini – I performed nicely,” Ruud mentioned in a post-match interview.
“I used to be capable of beat superb gamers, particularly on a clay courtroom, which I believe is their finest floor. I’m taking with me lots of confidence for the following tournaments.
“I’m actually wanting ahead to the following Masters 1000 occasions in Madrid and Rome, the place I’ll attempt to do my finest to attempt to defend my semi-final from final 12 months.
“I’ve good recollections from Rome. And I’m wanting ahead to taking part in Madrid. It is going to be my first time taking part in the primary draw occasion there.
“Some good weeks (are) coming. It’s been an excellent begin of the European clay courtroom season for me. I’m prepared for the following tournaments.”
(Picture credit score Ray Giubilo)