Ruud continues ATP Finals Turin push at Swiss Open Gstaad, set to face Paire in Quarter-Finals

Casper Ruud has continued his brilliant momentum so far this year on clay now notching 21 wins on the surface this year after moving past Dennis Novak 6-4, 7-6(5) at Swiss Open Gstaad to reach the Quarter-Finals.

The Norwegian ace is currently also not only seeking a third ATP title of the season this week but also a spot at the ATP Finals in Turin.

This after he claimed the Nordea Open in Bastad to follow up his Geneva Open triumph against Denis Shapovalov in May who fell by the wayside on Thursday and Turin is definitely in his sights.

“It is something you look up to [qualifying for the ATP Finals]. It shows you have been one of the best players on Tour.

“It is definitely something I am aiming for, and if it happens this year that will be amazing. In tennis, you need to take your chances and earn your way up.”

Next up will be Benoit Paire who went a set up on Tallon Griekspoor before the Dutchman retired.

A new lease of life seems to be in the Frenchman who has previously spoke of his displeasure of bubble life but next will be a number three seed in some sublime form.