Casper Ruud commented on social media that tennis is
one of the toughest sports in the world. The Norwegian referred to the recent
match between Novak Djokovic and Lorenzo Musetti at the French Open, which
ended after 3 am following more than 4 hours of play.
So far, Ruud has shown positive performances at
Roland Garros. The clay specialist arrived as the 7th seed and is already in
the fourth round of the tournament. Along the way, he defeated Felipe Meligeni,
Alejandro Davidovich-Fokina (in a 5-set duel), and the 28th seed Tomas Martin
Etcheverry.
“One of the toughest sports?”
The match between Djokovic and Musetti will go down
in French Open history, as it ended later than any other match in this Grand
Slam. The 24-time Grand Slam champion was on the ropes after being two sets to
one down and appearing physically and mentally outmatched by an inspired Musetti.
However, he showcased his experience and class to turn the match around and win
7-5, 6-7(6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-0.
Tennis journalist Jose Morgado commented on social
media during the match about the unpredictable nature of the sport:
"tennis really is something else... how things change in minutes," he
wrote.
“Can tennis be considered one of the toughest
sports in the world? What others sports make you play/compete/perform for 4+
hours at 3 am?”
The Norwegian also responded to a couple of comments from fans, who wondered why he was tweeting after 3 am in Paris: “I just finished my match 2 hours ago. After that I have
to cool down on the bike for 15 minutes, do press/media, ice bath for 10
minutes, shower, eat and then get treatment/massage. I’m currently at the
treatment stage,” the 3-times Grand Slam finalist wrote.
“It was a fair question, I’m sure he/she is not the only
one wondering what happens after a match that finishes that late,” the world
No. 7 added.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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