Norwegian · Oslo, Norway · Born 22 December 1998Norway's tennis king and three-time Roland Garros finalist who has become a clay-court specialist.
Casper Ruud was born on 22 December 1998 in Oslo, Norway, and is the son of former professional player Christian Ruud. He trained extensively in Barcelona and built an exceptional clay-court game that took him to three Grand Slam finals — the 2022 Roland Garros and US Open and the 2023 Roland Garros — losing all three but establishing himself as a top-five player. Ruud has won numerous ATP titles on clay and is renowned for his consistency, work ethic, and relentless baseline game. He reached a career-high ranking of No. 2 in the world in 2022.
Becoming the first Norwegian player to reach a Grand Slam final at the 2022 French Open.
His father Christian Ruud also played on the ATP Tour, making them a rare father-son professional tennis pairing from the same country.
Did You Know?How They Played
Ruud is known for his exceptional clay court game, featuring heavy topspin forehands and solid baseline play. He possesses excellent court positioning and tactical awareness, with particular strength in long rallies and defensive situations.
Lasting Impact
Ruud pioneered Norwegian tennis success at the highest level, becoming the first Norwegian player to reach a Grand Slam final and achieve a top-3 world ranking.
Career Honours
- Roland Garros Finalist 2022
- US Open Finalist 2022
- Roland Garros Finalist 2023
Norwegian Athletes