The 2022 French Open finalist Casper Ruud revealed how he intends to have fun his win after retaining his Swiss Open crown. Norway’s Ruud defeated Matteo Berrettini of Italy 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-2 within the remaining of the ATP 250 event in Gstaad on Sunday (July 24).
“Well, there is not too much time to celebrate, but I always told myself that whenever someday the career is done, I can catch up with all the alcohol I’ve been missing for these 17-18 years, hopefully, if I have a long career, so let’s see how that goes,” Ruud was quoted as saying.
“I really don’t drink that much alcohol, even though I have a girlfriend who pushes me a little bit to enjoy some wine here and there and I’m starting to get a little more taste for it.”
Ruud got here from behind to beat Berrettini, who took the opening set with a single break of serve within the fifth recreation. The Italian had the benefit early on in a second set tiebreak however Ruud ultimately levelled the match. Ruud took management of the decider with a five-game run and served out to wrap up the match in two hours and 36 minutes.
The Norwegian Ruud additionally spoke about his liking for Switzerland, saying the nation reminds him just a little little bit of Norway besides the taxes, that are decrease in Switzerland.
“I guess it’s the Swiss crowd that helps me a lot, so yeah (cheering and applause). I think Switzerland is a country with a lot of history now in tennis with winning a lot of Grand Slam titles with of course Roger (Federer) and Stan (Wawrinka) the last 18-19 years. They have been an inspiration to I think everyone around the world including myself. They have been able to come from a small country, sort of like Norway.
“We’re not a really huge nation, however yeah, the whole lot about Switzerland jogs my memory just a little bit about Norway, besides that you simply pay much less taxes right here, so… (laughter). I believe you’ve tax rule, so I believe Norwegian politicians, I hope they’re listening now, that they’ll cut back just a little bit for in Norway,” Ruud added.
The victory on the Swiss Open marked Ruud’s ninth profession title and third this yr after his success in Geneva and Buenos Aires.
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