Casper Ruud Poised for Madrid Open Comeback

Casper Ruud, the 27-year-old tennis player, is gearing up for a strong comeback at the Madrid Open after recovering from a leg injury. Ruud had to retire early from the Monte Carlo Masters where he faced Felix Auger-Aliassime.

To regain form, Ruud trained at Rafa Nadal’s academy in Mallorca. He expressed optimism about his recovery and readiness to compete. Ruud emphasized his motivation from Nadal’s career, particularly citing Nadal's determination as a key influence on his drive to succeed.

Ruud will begin his Madrid campaign against Jaume Munar or Alexander Shevchenko in the second round, with aspirations to perform impressively as Roland Garros looms on the calendar.