Roger Federer defeats Casper Ruud on his return to court
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Big things are happening for Casper Ruud. The Norwegian heads into the Australian Open as the 11th seed, and it’s far from an easy battle.
With the Australian Open set to begin this weekend, Casper Ruud is being told he should walk away from the spotlight. Ruud, the former No. 2 player in the world, became a star in 2022 when he made the finals for the French Open and US Open.
Casper Ruud has made his priorities very clear when it comes to choosing between being at home for the birth of his first daughter or play at the Australian Open and other events Down Under.
After six years, Roger Federer returned to his beloved Melbourne Park, reviving the vibes of competitive days. The six-time Australian Open winner embraced a practice session at Rod Laver Arena with Casper Ruud. Roger beating Casper Ruud in a tiebreak on Rod Laver Arena. Enjoy! pic.twitter.com/KNd5GTVhaO
The world No.12 is currently in New Zealand for the Auckland Open while fiancee Maria is in the final weeks of pregnancy back home in Norway. And while Ruud is hoping to kick off 2026 with success on the tennis court, after falling out of the world’s top five last year, he is also trying to maintain a ‘family first’ mantra.
Roger Federer has returned to the Australian Open this year to participate in an exhibition match for the inaugural Opening Ceremony.
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Casper Ruud highlights the difference between old and new era tennis
Casper Ruud, the Norwegian tennis player, had the chance to play both against Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, as well as against Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz,
The 2025 edition of the ATP Auckland Open sees all eight Round of 16 matches scheduled for Day 3. Top seeds are in action including Casper Ruud, Cameron Norrie, and more.
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