Casper Ruud claims one among his previous feedback about grass was “misunderstood” because the three-time Grand Slam finalist insists he did not imply to shade grass tennis, however was solely speaking about his personal degree on the slick floor.
Should you can recall – when requested about his preparation for 2022 Wimbledon – Ruud mentioned that he would put together for The Championships by enjoying golf as a result of he felt extra comfy on a golf course than a grass tennis court docket. On the time, the Norwegian was coming off his first Grand Slam remaining on the French Open. Some considered the remarks as humorous, whereas some discovered it disrespectful.
This previous weekend, Ruud went to London for a UTS event. The floor used for the occasion was exhausting. The Tennis Weekly Podcast caught up with the 26-year-old and requested him if he would nonetheless come to the UTS London if it have been performed on grass.
Ruud: One in every of my joke about grass was misunderstood
“Oh, I believe so. I imply, why not? I believe my one joke about grass was sort of misunderstood a bit. I used to be extra referring to my very own degree on grass, which isn’t excellent. And naturally I hope it may be higher sooner or later. But it surely’s a very enjoyable floor to play on. And you already know grass and clay is sort of the place tennis began they usually’re essentially the most historic surfaces, so I actually take pleasure in my time regardless that it’s not that lengthy after I go to Wimbledon usually, however possibly one 12 months it may well change,” the previous world No. 2 mentioned on the Tennis Weekly Podcast.
Casper Ruud is not towards grass he simply would not suppose he is superb on it…but 😅🌱⛳ pic.twitter.com/eC9hdldMaM
— Tennis Weekly Podcast (@tennisweeklypod) December 6, 2025
Fact be advised, grass has been by far Ruud’s worst floor. Up to now in his profession, the world No. 12 has solely posted a 6-8 file on grass and has but to conclude a grass season with extra wins than losses.
At Wimbledon, particularly, Ruud picked up first-round exits in 2019 and 2021 earlier than seeing his final three campaigns at The Championships finish with a second-round loss.
