World No. 7 Norwegian tennis player Casper Ruud has qualified for the second round of the 2024 French Open. In the first round, the Norwegian defeated world No. 137 player Felipe Meligeni Alves of Brazil. The match ended with a score of 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 in favor of Ruud.
The match lasted 1 hour and 55 minutes. During that time, Ruud hit one ace, didn't commit any double faults and converted 4 of 11 break points. The Brazilian hit four aces, didn't commit any double faults and didn't convert any break points.
The French Open runs from May 26 to June 9. The total prize money in the men's singles event is €53,4 million. The reigning champion of the tournament is Serbian player Novak Djokovic, who beat Norway's Casper Ruud in the final last year.
Ruud’s first-round victory at the French Open marks a significant milestone in his career. The young Norwegian has been steadily climbing the rankings and establishing himself as one of the best players on the ATP Tour. His ability to navigate the difficult clay surface has been a key factor in his success, and he will be looking to build on that performance as he aims to challenge for the title in Paris.
The French Open is considered one of the most prestigious Grand Slam tournaments, and winning it would be a significant achievement for Ruud. He has already proven himself on clay, having won titles in Geneva and Barcelona earlier this year. However, the competition at the French Open is fierce, with the likes of Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev all vying for the coveted trophy.
