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Casper Ruud joins Felix Auger-Aliassime in withdrawing from ATP event just hours after losing in Shanghai

Withdrawals have become commonplace around this time of the season, as we draw ever closer to the end of another gruelling tennis season. With each passing year, it feels like the tours only increase their physical demand on their star assets, and the result has been a 2026 campaign laden with injury.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 17

'I made a mistake': Rafa Jodar apologizes after ball kid incident in Shanghai

Rafael Jodar has publicly apologized for his behaviour towards a ball kid at the Shanghai Masters, admitting that frustration got the better of him during the incident.

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 16

Rafael Jodar reacts on court after beating Casper Ruud to reach Shanghai Masters semis, ‘I want more’

Rafael Jodar defeated Casper Ruud, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals. The Spanish youngster battled back from a set down for a fourth time in Shanghai to take down Ruud and secure his spot in the semi-finals.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 14

Just 35 minutes of play: Casper Ruud laments Felix Auger-Aliassime’s injury with 'very unfortunate' admission

Casper Ruud advanced to the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals after Felix Auger-Aliassime was forced to retire injured, bringing their fourth-round match to an end after just 35 minutes of play.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 14

Shanghai Masters Round-Up | Daniil Medvedev takes latest chapter of rivalry with Tsitsipas, Ruud set for clash with Jodar

Daniil Medvedev continued his love affair with the Shanghai Masters as he rekindled an old rivalry against Stefanos Tsitsipas on Wednesday in China. Medvedev reached the Quarter-Finals of the Shanghai Masters for the fourth time in his past five appearances on Wednesday.

Tennis News / The Tennis Gazette / October 14

Casper Ruud makes big prediction about Rafael Jodar ahead of their match in Shanghai

Casper Ruud has praised his ATP rival Rafael Jodar ahead of their quarterfinal clash at the Shanghai Masters. Ruud is into the last eight of the ATP Masters 1000 tournament after overcoming Felix Auger-Aliassime, who retired hurt while trailing the Norwegian 2-5 in the first set of their last 16 match.

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 14

Casper Ruud reacts as Felix Auger-Aliassime retires from their match in Shanghai due to injury

Felix Auger-Aliassime retired from his fourth-round match against Casper Ruud in Shanghai. Trailing 5-2 in the first set, Auger-Aliassime retired from the match.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 25

'I saw all my heroes on one court crying' - Casper Ruud reminisces Roger Federer's retirement ahead of Laver Cup

Casper Ruud is gearing up for his latest Laver Cup campaign as he looks to aid Team Europe's quest in getting their title back. He was involved in 2022 when Roger Federer culminated his glittering tennis career, as he recalled the emotional scenes that occurred.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / September 1

Casper Ruud and Marin Cilic Are the Latest US Open Withdrawals. Who's Next?

Casper Ruud and Marin Čilić are the latest players to withdraw from the 2026 US Open. They made their announcements, both due to injury, on Sunday, August 30th, before either player had the chance to play a singles match.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / August 30

Casper Ruud withdraws from U.S. Open due to back injury

Casper Ruud has withdrawn from the U.S. Open due to a back injury. Seeded 19th in the tournament and a 2022 U.S. Open finalist, Ruud took to social media to announce his decision Sunday.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / August 24

Iga Swiatek Withdraws From US Open Event as Casper Ruud Faces Partner Change

The US Open mixed doubles event has lost an important player from the draw at the last minute. Last year’s finalists, Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud, won’t be in action this year as they won’t be as they have decided to not pair up.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 15

Casper Ruud shows his middle finger to unsuspecting ATP rivals in hilarious Montreal prank

Casper Ruud is back in Cincinnati trying to rebuild momentum after a disappointing Canadian Open campaign, but before returning to the practice courts the Norwegian found time for something very different: a perfectly executed prank on several of his fellow ATP players.

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Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 2

'A different kind of energy': Iga Swiatek explains why US Open mixed doubles with Casper Ruud was special

Iga Swiatek is returning to hard-court action at the Canadian Open with another opportunity to add a missing WTA 1000 title to her collection, but the world No.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 28

Casper Ruud reunites with Carlos Alcaraz as Team Europe complete Laver Cup lineup

Casper Ruud has officially completed Team Europe's lineup for the 2026 Laver Cup, with captain Yannick Noah confirming the Norwegian as his sixth and final selection ahead of the event at London's O2 Arena from September 25-27.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 17

'It's kind of like a backhanded compliment': Casper Ruud now the best player not to win a Grand Slam

A certain Alexander Zverev managed to win the French Open and finally put an end to a barren run of no Grand Slams. But who is the best player never to win one now.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / May 22

Casper Ruud Beaten By Mariano Navone In Geneva Open Semifinals

There is something about clay season that turns Casper Ruud into a problem nobody really wants to deal with. The sliding gets smoother, the forehand gets heavier, and suddenly opponents start looking like they accidentally wandered into the wrong weight class.

Tennis News / HITC / May 17

You won’t believe the one Rome feat Casper Ruud has that no ATP star can touch

Casper Ruud made his way into his first-ever Italian Open final, easing past Luciano Darderi in front of the home crowd. The Norwegian came through in straight sets, 6-1, 6-1, to reach the final of the ATP Masters 1000 event.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / May 15

Casper Ruud advances to elusive title match at Italian Open

Norway's Casper Ruud has finally earned a spot in the Italian Open finals. After getting knocked out in the semis in 2020, 2022 and 2023, the clay court specialist overwhelmed Italy's Luciano Darderi, 6-1, 6-1 in only 65 minutes on Friday in Rome.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / May 13

Casper Ruud, Luciano Darderi advance to Italian Open semis

Both Italian Open men's quarterfinal matches were delayed by varying circumstances on Wednesday before 23rd-seeded Casper Ruud and 18th-seeded Luciano Darderi advanced to the semifinals in Rome.

Tennis News / HITC / May 8

Casper Ruud leans toward Rome, snubs Madrid’s conditions

Casper Ruud heads into the Italian Open hoping to put a disappointing title defence in Madrid behind him. The Norwegian, known for his prowess on clay, fell short of expectations when he was knocked out of the quarterfinals by Alexander Blockx.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / April 30

Alexander Blockx stuns Casper Ruud to reach Madrid semis

Alexander Blockx won 84.8% (28 of 33) of his first-serve points and stormed his way to a 6-4, 6-4 upset of defending champion Casper Ruud on Thursday to reach the semifinals of the Madrid Open.

Tennis News / HITC / April 30

Alexander Blockx reacts after shocking Casper Ruud upset

Alexander Blockx secured a 6-4, 6-4 win over Casper Ruud in the Madrid Open quarter-finals. The Belgian put together another impressive showing, eliminating the defending champion in straight sets.

Tennis News / HITC / January 20

The sweet reason why Casper Ruud could leave the 2026 Australian Open

Casper Ruud might soon be swapping his tennis racket for baby bottles. The Norwegian star, currently competing at the 2026 Australian Open, has revealed that he may have to leave the tournament early for the sweetest possible reason – the imminent arrival of his first child with his wife, Maria.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / October 24, 2025

Casper Ruud’s Basel Retirement: When Tennis Bodies Say 'Nope' at the Worst Possible Time

Let’s be honest here – watching tennis players drop like flies isn’t exactly what you signed up for when you tuned into the Swiss Indoors Basel quarterfinals.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / October 14, 2025

Casper Ruud Targets 2025 ATP Finals: 'All or Nothing at This Point'

2025 has been, by Casper Ruud's own admission, something of a mixed bag of a year for the Norwegian. On the one hand, he captured the biggest title of his career by claiming the Madrid Open title in May, defeating a surging Jack Draper in the showpiece.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / October 3, 2025

Casper Ruud Forced to Retire as Tennis Scheduling Takes Huge Toll at Shanghai Masters

Casper Ruud arrived at the 2025 Shanghai Masters with a wave of hard-earned confidence, poised to make a strong push for a coveted spot in the ATP Finals.